Electricity rates in Decatur, MS
Decatur (1,797 people, Newton County) is served by 4 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 Decatur
| 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 |
| Central Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $173 | 31K | 808 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Newton County right now
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Outage history in Newton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 480 | 340 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 84 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,048 (31.9%) | 2,104 (16.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-10 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (480 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Newton 16.4¢
- Union 16.4¢
- Conehatta 15.0¢
- Collinsville 13.6¢
- Nellieburg 16.4¢
- Coldwater 15.2¢
- Forest 16.4¢
- Walnut Grove 16.4¢
- Philadelphia 13.6¢
- Hillsboro 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39327
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Decatur?
Most homes in Decatur 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 Decatur: Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (15.04¢), Central Electric Power Association (13.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Decatur?
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 Decatur, MS?
4 utilities serve Decatur's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Central Electric Power Association, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Decatur?
In 2025, customers in Newton County averaged 5 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 84 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 2,104 customers (16.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.