Electricity rates in Jackson, MS
Jackson (153,701 people, Hinds County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Mississippi pay about 15.15¢/kWh, 3% more than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Jackson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor-owned utility | 15.15¢ | $183 | 384K | 640 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Hinds County right now
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Outage history in Hinds County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,054 | 676 |
| Days with outages | 87 | 98 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,495 (11%) | 8,883 (7.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-04 | 2025-04-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,054 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 39201, 39202, 39203, 39204, 39205, 39206, 39207, 39209, 39210, 39211, 39212, 39213, 39215, 39216, 39217, 39225, 39236, 39250, 39269, 39271, 39282, 39283, 39284, 39286, 39289, 39296, 39298
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jackson?
Most homes in Jackson get power from Entergy Mississippi, where residential customers pay an average of 15.15¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Jackson?
About $183 a month, based on 1,210 kWh a month (the average for Entergy Mississippi customers) at 15.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Jackson, MS?
2 utilities serve Jackson's ZIP codes: Entergy Mississippi, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jackson?
In 2025, customers in Hinds County averaged 11 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 98 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-06, when 8,883 customers (7.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.