Cost to Run a Oil-Filled Radiator Heater 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 (8 hours/day), a oil-filled radiator heater here costs $61.29 per month.
Per hour
$0.25
at 700–1,500 W
Per day
$2.02
8 hours/day
Per month
$61.29
365 kWh
Per year
$736
4,380 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $1.01 | $30.64 | $368 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $2.02 | $61.29 | $736 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $4.03 | $123 | $1,472 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a oil-filled radiator heater in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 16.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a oil-filled radiator heater with typical usage costs about $2.02 per day, $61.29 per month, or $736 per year.
Is running a oil-filled radiator heater in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $61.29 per month here versus $68.58 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.