Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 16.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $306 per month.
Per hour
$2.02
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$10.08
5 hours/day
Per month
$306
1,824 kWh
Per year
$3,679
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.04 | $153 | $1,840 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $10.08 | $306 | $3,679 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $20.16 | $613 | $7,358 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 16.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $10.08 per day, $306 per month, or $3,679 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $306 per month here versus $343 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 16.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.