Electricity rates in Ripley, MS
Ripley (5,357 people, Tippah County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Alcorn County Electric Power Association pay about 14.19¢/kWh, 4% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Ripley
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn County Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.19¢ | $172 | 15K | 6 |
| Prentiss County Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 12.12¢ | $144 | 11K | — |
| Tippah Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.68¢ | $168 | 11K | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Tippah County right now
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Outage history in Tippah County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 549 | 293 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,114 (20.5%) | 3,965 (26.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-17 | 2025-06-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (549 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Albany 13.7¢
- Booneville 14.2¢
- Baldwyn 13.7¢
- Guntown 13.7¢
- Corinth 14.2¢
- Saltillo 13.7¢
- Farmington 14.2¢
- Pontotoc 13.7¢
- Tupelo 11.9¢
- Mantachie 13.7¢
ZIP codes: 38663
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ripley?
Most homes in Ripley get power from Alcorn County Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 14.19¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ripley: Prentiss County Electric Power Association (12.12¢), Tippah Electric Power Association (14.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ripley?
About $172 a month, based on 1,212 kWh a month (the average for Alcorn County Electric Power Association customers) at 14.19¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ripley, MS?
4 utilities serve Ripley's ZIP codes: Alcorn County Electric Power Association, Prentiss County Electric Power Association, Tippah Electric Power Association, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ripley?
In 2025, customers in Tippah County averaged 4 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-14, when 3,965 customers (26.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.