Electricity rates in Pickens, MS
Pickens (1,075 people, Holmes 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 Pickens
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor-owned utility | 15.15¢ | $183 | 384K | 640 |
| Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 17.19¢ | $186 | 9,475 | — |
Power outages in Holmes County right now
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Outage history in Holmes County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 673 | 949 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,079 (16.3%) | 2,917 (44%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-12 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (673 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Goodman 15.2¢
- Durant 15.2¢
- Lexington 15.2¢
- Canton 15.2¢
- Kosciusko 15.2¢
- Yazoo City 15.2¢
- Tchula 15.2¢
- Carthage 15.2¢
- Kearney Park 15.2¢
- Madison 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 39146
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pickens?
Most homes in Pickens 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 Pickens: Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association (17.19¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pickens?
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 Pickens, MS?
2 utilities serve Pickens's ZIP codes: Entergy Mississippi, Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pickens?
In 2025, customers in Holmes County averaged 15 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 2,917 customers (44%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.