Cost to Run a Security Camera (Wired) 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 (24 hours/day (always on)), a security camera (wired) here costs $0.61 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 3–10 W
Per day
2.0¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$0.61
3.6 kWh
Per year
$7.36
44 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 1.0¢ | $0.31 | $3.68 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 2.0¢ | $0.61 | $7.36 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.23 | $14.72 |
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 16.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a security camera (wired) with typical usage costs about 2.0¢ per day, $0.61 per month, or $7.36 per year.
Is running a security camera (wired) in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $0.61 per month here versus $0.69 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.