Cost to Run a Electric Wall 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 (6 hours/day), a electric wall heater here costs $30.64 per month.
Per hour
$0.17
at 500–2,000 W
Per day
$1.01
6 hours/day
Per month
$30.64
182 kWh
Per year
$368
2,190 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | $0.50 | $15.32 | $184 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $1.01 | $30.64 | $368 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $2.02 | $61.29 | $736 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric wall heater in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 16.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric wall heater with typical usage costs about $1.01 per day, $30.64 per month, or $368 per year.
Is running a electric wall heater in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $30.64 per month here versus $34.29 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.