Electricity rates in Forest, MS
Forest (5,695 people, Scott 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 Forest
| 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 Scott County right now
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Outage history in Scott County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,168 | 627 |
| Days with outages | 110 | 116 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,667 (59.5%) | 5,062 (28.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,168 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hillsboro 16.4¢
- Morton 15.2¢
- Conehatta 15.0¢
- Walnut Grove 16.4¢
- Newton 16.4¢
- Pelahatchie 15.2¢
- Decatur 16.4¢
- Raleigh 15.2¢
- Union 16.4¢
- Carthage 15.2¢
ZIP codes: 39074
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest?
Most homes in Forest 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 Forest: Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (15.04¢), Central Electric Power Association (13.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forest?
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 Forest, MS?
4 utilities serve Forest'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 Forest?
In 2025, customers in Scott County averaged 10 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 116 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 5,062 customers (28.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.