Electricity rates in Gautier, MS
Gautier (18,570 people, Jackson County) is served by 2 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 Gautier
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| Singing River Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.91¢ | $169 | 73K | 156 |
Power outages in Jackson County right now
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Outage history in Jackson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 233 | 182 |
| Days with outages | 104 | 101 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,778 (8.3%) | 3,643 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-01-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (233 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pascagoula 16.4¢
- Moss Point 16.4¢
- Hickory Hills 16.4¢
- Escatawpa 13.9¢
- Gulf Park Estates 16.4¢
- Helena 16.4¢
- Vancleave 14.2¢
- Ocean Springs 16.4¢
- Gulf Hills 16.4¢
- Saint Martin 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39553
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gautier?
Most homes in Gautier 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 Gautier: Singing River Electric Cooperative (13.91¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gautier?
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 Gautier, MS?
2 utilities serve Gautier's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Singing River Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gautier?
In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 3 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 101 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-22, when 3,643 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.