Clarksdale Public Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Mississippi
Clarksdale Public Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,098 homes in Mississippi. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.98¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Clarksdale Public Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.90 | $50.69 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.80 | $85.84 |
| 1,500 kWh | $209.70 | $118.44 |
| 2,000 kWh | $279.60 | $151.04 |
*Residential (effective 2011-10-01, $7.79/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.
Clarksdale Public Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2011-10-01 | $7.79 | 8.58¢ first 500 kWh, 7.03¢ first 1,000 kWh, 6.52¢ after |
| Residential Water Heater | 2011-10-01 | $7.79 | 8.58¢ first 500 kWh, 6.52¢ after |
| Residential All Electric | 2011-10-01 | $7.79 | 7.48¢ first 500 kWh, 6.52¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Clarksdale Public Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +25% change in the average residential rate (10.59¢ → 13.28¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Clarksdale Public Utilities doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Clarksdale Public Utilities's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 34 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma | 154 | 33 | 772 | 2025-03-19 |
Clarksdale Public Utilities service area
Clarksdale Public Utilities serves Coahoma County in Mississippi and 4 ZIP codes.
Coahoma
Cities: Jonestown
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Clarksdale Public Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,624,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 117,612 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 3702 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clarksdale Public Utilities's electricity rate?
Clarksdale Public Utilities residential customers pay an average of 13.98¢ 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 5% below the Mississippi average of 14.77¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Clarksdale Public Utilities electric bill?
About $225 a month. The average Clarksdale Public Utilities home uses 1,607 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does Clarksdale Public Utilities have?
Clarksdale Public Utilities serves 6,098 residential customers in Mississippi, across 1 county.
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 Clarksdale Public Utilities before making decisions.