Electricity rates in Jackson, MS
Jackson (population 141,196) is served by Entergy Mississippi. A typical home on its cheapest plan, RS-40C, pays about $184 a month, 15.89¢ per kWh all-in: 8% above the Mississippi average.
Utility Entergy MississippiPopulation Census 2025 estimateState price EIA, July 2026
Typical all-in priceRS-40C
Entergy Mississippi plans for a Jackson home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-40CChecked | $184/mo | 15.89 | Same price all day | $33/mo |
Typical bill: average Mississippi use of 1,160 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full Entergy Mississippi tariff details and sources.
Jackson electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Jackson, MS?
The centre of Jackson lies in Entergy Mississippi’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Jackson?
On Entergy Mississippi’s RS-40C plan, a typical Mississippi home using 1,160 kWh a month pays about 15.89¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $184 a month. The Mississippi average over the last 12 months was 14.77¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Jackson?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $33 a month on Entergy Mississippi’s RS-40C plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $141 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
Calculators with Entergy Mississippi preloaded
Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the Entergy Mississippi page.