Electricity rates in Columbus Air Force Base, MS
Columbus Air Force Base (1,373 people, Lowndes County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on 4-County Electric Power Association pay about 13.87¢/kWh, 6% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Columbus Air Force Base
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.87¢ | $168 | 41K | 215 |
| Monroe County Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.84¢ | $189 | 10K | — |
| City of Columbus | Municipal utility | 13.52¢ | $152 | 8,852 | 165 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Lowndes County right now
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Outage history in Lowndes County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 71 | 148 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,190 (9.6%) | 4,612 (13.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-07 | 2025-05-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (71 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Caledonia 13.9¢
- Columbus —
- West Point 13.9¢
- New Hope —
- Aberdeen 13.9¢
- Amory 13.7¢
- Starkville 13.9¢
- Brooksville 13.9¢
- Okolona 13.9¢
- Nettleton 13.7¢
ZIP codes: 39705
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbus Air Force Base?
Most homes in Columbus Air Force Base get power from 4-County Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 13.87¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Columbus Air Force Base: Monroe County Electric Power Association (13.84¢), City of Columbus (13.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbus Air Force Base?
About $168 a month, based on 1,209 kWh a month (the average for 4-County Electric Power Association customers) at 13.87¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Columbus Air Force Base, MS?
4 utilities serve Columbus Air Force Base's ZIP codes: 4-County Electric Power Association, Monroe County Electric Power Association, City of Columbus, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbus Air Force Base?
In 2025, customers in Lowndes County averaged 2 hr 28 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-18, when 4,612 customers (13.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.