Electricity rates in Oxford, MS
Oxford (22,314 people, Lafayette County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on North East Mississippi EPA pay about 14.93¢/kWh, 1% more than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Oxford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Mississippi EPA | Electric cooperative | 14.93¢ | $173 | 27K | 24 |
| Tallahatchie Valley E P A | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $182 | 22K | 898 |
| Pontotoc Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.50¢ | $179 | 16K | — |
| City of Oxford | Municipal utility | 12.88¢ | $118 | 8,620 | 137 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Lafayette County right now
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Outage history in Lafayette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 215 | 398 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,493 (9.5%) | 4,825 (13.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-06 | 2025-05-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (215 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Water Valley 14.9¢
- Sardis 15.2¢
- Batesville 15.2¢
- Como 15.2¢
- Bruce 14.5¢
- New Albany 13.7¢
- Pontotoc 13.7¢
- Senatobia 15.2¢
- Byhalia 15.2¢
- Calhoun City 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 38655
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oxford?
Most homes in Oxford get power from North East Mississippi EPA, where residential customers pay an average of 14.93¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Oxford: Tallahatchie Valley E P A (13.63¢), Pontotoc Electric Power Association (14.50¢), City of Oxford (12.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oxford?
About $173 a month, based on 1,161 kWh a month (the average for North East Mississippi EPA customers) at 14.93¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Oxford, MS?
5 utilities serve Oxford's ZIP codes: North East Mississippi EPA, Tallahatchie Valley E P A, Pontotoc Electric Power Association, City of Oxford, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oxford?
In 2025, customers in Lafayette County averaged 6 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-17, when 4,825 customers (13.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.