Electricity rates in Diamondhead, MS
Diamondhead (8,132 people, Hancock County) is served by Coast Electric Power Association. Homes on Coast Electric Power Association pay about 14.15¢/kWh, 4% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Diamondhead
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.15¢ | $174 | 84K | 121 |
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
- Kiln 14.2¢
- De Lisle 14.2¢
- Bay Saint Louis 14.2¢
- Waveland 16.4¢
- Pass Christian 16.4¢
- Long Beach 16.4¢
- Lyman 16.4¢
- West Gulfport 16.4¢
- Gulfport 16.4¢
- Pearlington 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 39525
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Diamondhead?
Most homes in Diamondhead 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Diamondhead?
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 Diamondhead, MS?
Coast Electric Power Association serves Diamondhead.
How often does the power go out in Diamondhead?
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.