City of Oxford electricity rates
Municipal utility · Mississippi · SERC region
City of Oxford is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 8,620 homes in Mississippi. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.88¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 28% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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City of Oxford bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $64.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $128.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $193.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $257.60 |
City of Oxford residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2013-01-01 | $13.46 | 6.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Oxford rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (10.40¢ → 12.23¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Oxford | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 137 | 531 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.11 | 2.41 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 4 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 46 | 288 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Oxford's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 38 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 398 | 50 | 4,825 | 2025-05-17 |
City of Oxford service area
City of Oxford serves Lafayette County in Mississippi and 1 ZIP codes.
Lafayette
Cities: Oxford
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Oxford at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.60¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $27,201,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 225,180 MWh |
| Peak demand | 58 MW summer · 51 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.7% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 14275 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Oxford's electricity rate?
City of Oxford residential customers pay an average of 12.88¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 13% below the Mississippi average of 14.77¢ and 28% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Oxford electric bill?
About $118 a month. The average City of Oxford home uses 915 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $129.
How many customers does City of Oxford have?
City of Oxford serves 8,620 residential customers and 10,587 customers in total in Mississippi, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Oxford?
In 2025, the average City of Oxford customer was without power for 2 hr 17 min (SAIDI) over 1.11 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 46 min. The Mississippi average was 8 hr 51 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Oxford offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Oxford before making decisions.