Electricity rates in Monticello, MS
Monticello (1,541 people, Lawrence County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Mississippi pay about 15.15¢/kWh, 3% more than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Monticello
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor-owned utility | 15.15¢ | $183 | 384K | 640 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $175 | 66K | 649 |
| Pearl River Valley El Power Association | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $197 | 53K | 295 |
| Magnolia Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 16.91¢ | $185 | 31K | 1,258 |
Power outages in Lawrence County right now
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Outage history in Lawrence County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,556 | 1,953 |
| Days with outages | 102 | 126 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,040 (47.1%) | 3,189 (49.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-05 | 2025-06-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,556 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Prentiss 15.0¢
- Holly Springs 13.2¢
- Brookhaven 15.2¢
- Wesson 15.2¢
- Columbia 16.4¢
- Hazlehurst 15.2¢
- Summit 15.2¢
- McComb 15.2¢
- Tylertown 15.2¢
- Magee 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 39654
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Monticello?
Most homes in Monticello 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Monticello: Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (15.04¢), Pearl River Valley El Power Association (16.40¢), Magnolia Electric Power Association (16.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Monticello?
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 Monticello, MS?
4 utilities serve Monticello's ZIP codes: Entergy Mississippi, Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Pearl River Valley El Power Association, Magnolia Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Monticello?
In 2025, customers in Lawrence County averaged 32 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 126 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-17, when 3,189 customers (49.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.