City of Starkville electricity rates
Municipal utility · Mississippi · SERC region
City of Starkville is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 12,799 homes in Mississippi. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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 Starkville bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.90 | $57.63 |
| 1,000 kWh | $133.80 | $103.28 |
| 1,500 kWh | $200.70 | $148.93 |
| 2,000 kWh | $267.60 | $194.59 |
*Residential (effective 2012-05-01, $11.97/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Starkville residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-05-01 | $11.97 | 9.13¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Starkville rate history
2015–2025: +18% change in the average residential rate (10.79¢ → 12.71¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Starkville | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 50 | 531 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.37 | 2.41 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 16 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 50 | 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 Starkville's counties, customers averaged 111 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oktibbeha | 111 | 35 | 2,165 | 2025-05-11 |
City of Starkville service area
City of Starkville serves Oktibbeha County in Mississippi and 2 ZIP codes.
Oktibbeha
Cities: Starkville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 12,799 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Starkville at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.90¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.97¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $47,496,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 436,517 MWh |
| Peak demand | 95 MW summer · 77 MW winter |
| Line losses | 3.1% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 18006 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Starkville's electricity rate?
City of Starkville residential customers pay an average of 13.38¢ 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 9% below the Mississippi average of 14.77¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Starkville electric bill?
About $113 a month. The average City of Starkville home uses 841 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does City of Starkville have?
City of Starkville serves 12,799 residential customers and 14,567 customers in total in Mississippi, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Starkville?
In 2025, the average City of Starkville customer was without power for 50 min (SAIDI) over 0.37 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 50 min. The Mississippi average was 8 hr 51 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Starkville before making decisions.