Electricity rates in Laurel, MS
Laurel (18,837 people, Jones County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Dixie Electric Power Association pay about 14.64¢/kWh, 1% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Laurel
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $177 | 38K | 349 |
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $175 | 66K | 649 |
Power outages in Jones County right now
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Outage history in Jones County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 135 | 149 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,307 (7.2%) | 2,379 (5.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (135 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sharon 15.2¢
- Ellisville 16.4¢
- Taylorsville 15.2¢
- Bay Springs 16.4¢
- Glendale 16.4¢
- Petal 16.4¢
- Collins 16.4¢
- Rawls Springs 16.4¢
- Richton 16.4¢
- Hattiesburg 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39440, 39441, 39442, 39443
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Laurel?
Most homes in Laurel get power from Dixie Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 14.64¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Laurel: Mississippi Power Co. (16.40¢), Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (15.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Laurel?
About $177 a month, based on 1,211 kWh a month (the average for Dixie Electric Power Association customers) at 14.64¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Laurel, MS?
3 utilities serve Laurel's ZIP codes: Dixie Electric Power Association, Mississippi Power Co., Southern Pine Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Laurel?
In 2025, customers in Jones County averaged 2 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 2,379 customers (5.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.