Cost to Run a Security Camera (Wired) 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a security camera (wired) here costs $0.53 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 3–10 W
Per day
1.7¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$0.53
3.6 kWh
Per year
$6.35
44 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 0.9¢ | $0.26 | $3.18 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 1.7¢ | $0.53 | $6.35 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.06 | $12.70 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a security camera (wired) in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a security camera (wired) with typical usage costs about 1.7¢ per day, $0.53 per month, or $6.35 per year.
Is running a security camera (wired) in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $0.53 per month here versus $0.67 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.