Electricity rates in Bay Saint Louis, MS
Bay Saint Louis (9,260 people, Hancock County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Coast Electric Power Association pay about 14.15¢/kWh, 4% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Bay Saint Louis
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.15¢ | $174 | 84K | 121 |
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
Power outages in Hancock County right now
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Outage history in Hancock County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 251 | 99 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,850 (19.9%) | 2,585 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-06-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (251 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Waveland 16.4¢
- Pass Christian 16.4¢
- De Lisle 14.2¢
- Diamondhead 14.2¢
- Kiln 14.2¢
- Long Beach 16.4¢
- Gulfport 16.4¢
- West Gulfport 16.4¢
- Pearlington 14.2¢
- Lyman 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39520, 39521
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bay Saint Louis?
Most homes in Bay Saint Louis get power from Coast Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 14.15¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bay Saint Louis: Mississippi Power Co. (16.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bay Saint Louis?
About $174 a month, based on 1,232 kWh a month (the average for Coast Electric Power Association customers) at 14.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bay Saint Louis, MS?
2 utilities serve Bay Saint Louis's ZIP codes: Coast Electric Power Association, Mississippi Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bay Saint Louis?
In 2025, customers in Hancock County averaged 99 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-11, when 2,585 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.