Electricity rates in Collins, MS
Collins (2,570 people, Covington County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Mississippi Power Co. pay about 16.40¢/kWh, 11% more than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Collins
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $175 | 66K | 649 |
| Dixie Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $177 | 38K | 349 |
Power outages in Covington County right now
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Outage history in Covington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,008 | 889 |
| Days with outages | 95 | 103 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,986 (52.1%) | 3,442 (36%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-25 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,008 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Taylorsville 15.2¢
- Sumrall 16.4¢
- Prentiss 15.0¢
- Magee 15.2¢
- Rawls Springs 16.4¢
- Ellisville 16.4¢
- Arnold Line 16.4¢
- Glendale 16.4¢
- West Hattiesburg 16.4¢
- Laurel 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 39428
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Collins?
Most homes in Collins get power from Mississippi Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.40¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Collins: Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (15.04¢), Dixie Electric Power Association (14.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Collins?
About $187 a month, based on 1,139 kWh a month (the average for Mississippi Power Co. customers) at 16.40¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Collins, MS?
3 utilities serve Collins's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Dixie Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Collins?
In 2025, customers in Covington County averaged 14 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 103 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 3,442 customers (36%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.