Electricity rates in Columbia, MS
Columbia (6,229 people, Marion 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 Columbia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| Coast Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.15¢ | $174 | 84K | 121 |
| Pearl River Valley El Power Association | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $197 | 53K | 295 |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 516 | 625 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,519 (21.7%) | 2,369 (20.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-13 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (516 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Holly Springs 13.2¢
- Tylertown 15.2¢
- Sumrall 16.4¢
- Prentiss 15.0¢
- Monticello 15.2¢
- Purvis 16.4¢
- West Hattiesburg 16.4¢
- Arnold Line 16.4¢
- Lumberton 16.4¢
- Rawls Springs 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39429
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbia?
Most homes in Columbia 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 Columbia: Coast Electric Power Association (14.15¢), Pearl River Valley El Power Association (16.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbia?
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 Columbia, MS?
3 utilities serve Columbia's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Coast Electric Power Association, Pearl River Valley El Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbia?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 10 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 2,369 customers (20.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.