Electricity rates in Starkville, MS
Starkville (25,366 people, Oktibbeha County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on 4-County Electric Power Association pay about 13.87¢/kWh, 6% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Starkville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $168 | 41K | 215 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| City of Starkville | Municipal utility | 13.38¢ | $113 | 13K | 50 |
| East Mississippi Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 15.73¢ | $170 | 9,883 | 6 |
Power outages in Oktibbeha County right now
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Outage history in Oktibbeha County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 76 | 111 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,393 (7.2%) | 2,165 (6.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-29 | 2025-05-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (76 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Point 13.9¢
- Brooksville 13.9¢
- Ackerman 13.9¢
- Columbus —
- Columbus Air Force Base 13.9¢
- Louisville 13.9¢
- Eupora 15.2¢
- Macon 13.9¢
- New Hope —
- Aberdeen 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 39759, 39760
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Starkville?
Most homes in Starkville get power from 4-County Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Starkville: City of Starkville (13.38¢), East Mississippi Electric Power Association (15.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Starkville?
About $168 a month, based on 1,209 kWh a month (the average for 4-County Electric Power Association customers) at 13.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Starkville, MS?
4 utilities serve Starkville's ZIP codes: 4-County Electric Power Association, Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Starkville, East Mississippi Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Starkville?
In 2025, customers in Oktibbeha County averaged 111 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-11, when 2,165 customers (6.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.