Electricity rates in Shannon, MS
Shannon (1,771 people, Lee County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Tombigbee Electric Power Association pay about 13.72¢/kWh, 7% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Shannon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.72¢ | $176 | 37K | — |
| Pontotoc Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.50¢ | $179 | 16K | — |
| Monroe County Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $189 | 10K | — |
| City of Okolona | Municipal utility | 14.57¢ | $167 | 4,288 | — |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Lee County right now
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Outage history in Lee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 147 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,318 (2.6%) | 4,969 (9.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-10 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 38868
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shannon?
Most homes in Shannon get power from Tombigbee Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 13.72¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Shannon: Pontotoc Electric Power Association (14.50¢), Monroe County Electric Power Association (13.84¢), City of Okolona (14.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shannon?
About $176 a month, based on 1,281 kWh a month (the average for Tombigbee Electric Power Association customers) at 13.72¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Shannon, MS?
5 utilities serve Shannon's ZIP codes: Tombigbee Electric Power Association, Pontotoc Electric Power Association, Monroe County Electric Power Association, City of Okolona, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shannon?
In 2025, customers in Lee County averaged 2 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 4,969 customers (9.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.