Cost to Run a Pellet Stove in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 14.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 12th cheapest in the country, 21% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $13.22 per month.
Per hour
4.3¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.43
10 hours/day
Per month
$13.22
91 kWh
Per year
$159
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.61 | $79.39 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.43 | $13.22 | $159 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $0.87 | $26.45 | $318 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.43 per day, $13.22 per month, or $159 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $13.22 per month here versus $16.69 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 12th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.