What is the average electricity rate in Olive Branch, Mississippi?

The average residential electricity rate in Olive Branch is approximately 13.50¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $162 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Olive Branch?

Natural gas customers in Olive Branch pay an average of $53 per month. The rate is approximately $1.50/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Olive Branch, Mississippi?

Electricity in Olive Branch is distributed by Entergy Mississippi LLC and Northcentral Mississippi E P A. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Olive Branch?

Olive Branch natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint Energy Mississippi and Spire Mississippi. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Olive Branch electricity rates compare to Mississippi averages?

Olive Branch's electricity rate of 13.50¢/kWh is below the Mississippi state average of 16.16¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Olive Branch?

To start electric service in Olive Branch, contact Entergy Mississippi LLC and Northcentral Mississippi E P A. For gas service, contact CenterPoint Energy Mississippi and Spire Mississippi. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Olive Branch, Mississippi Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Olive Branch, Mississippi

Olive Branch is served by Entergy Mississippi LLC and Northcentral Mississippi E P A. Utilities covering DeSoto County report an average residential electricity rate of 13.50¢/kWh — below the Mississippi state average of 16.16¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $162. Natural gas in Olive Branch is distributed by CenterPoint Energy Mississippi.

Compared to the Mississippi state average of 16.16¢/kWh/kWh, Olive Branch's electricity rate of 13.50¢/kWh is 2.66¢ below the Mississippi average. As Mississippi has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Olive Branch

Entergy Mississippi LLC
Northcentral Mississippi E P A

Natural Gas Utility in Olive Branch

CenterPoint Energy Mississippi
Spire Mississippi

Olive Branch vs Mississippi Energy Rates

Metric	Olive Branch	Mississippi Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.50¢	16.16¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.50	$1.50	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$162	$152	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$53	$53	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Olive Branch Residents

As a Mississippi city, Olive Branch residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Mississippi LIHEAP
✅ Mississippi Weatherization Assistance
✅ Mississippi Low Income Assistance
✅ Dollar Energy Fund

Energy-Saving Tips for Olive Branch Residents

✓ Run your AC on a "dry" mode or use a standalone dehumidifier — moisture makes heat feel worse.
✓ Clean or replace AC filters monthly during summer to maintain airflow and efficiency.
✓ Consider a mini-split heat pump — it's highly efficient for both cooling and mild-winter heating.
✓ Install Energy Star certified windows to reduce solar heat gain.
✓ Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove humidity at the source.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Olive Branch, Mississippi

The average residential electricity rate in Olive Branch is approximately 13.50¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $162 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Olive Branch pay an average of $53 per month. The rate is approximately $1.50/therm per therm.
Electricity in Olive Branch is distributed by Entergy Mississippi LLC and Northcentral Mississippi E P A. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Olive Branch natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint Energy Mississippi and Spire Mississippi. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Olive Branch's electricity rate of 13.50¢/kWh is below the Mississippi state average of 16.16¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Olive Branch, contact Entergy Mississippi LLC and Northcentral Mississippi E P A. For gas service, contact CenterPoint Energy Mississippi and Spire Mississippi. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.