Electricity rates in Meridian, MS
Meridian (39,661 people, Lauderdale County) is served by 3 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 Meridian
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| East Mississippi Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 15.73¢ | $170 | 9,883 | 6 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Lauderdale County right now
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Outage history in Lauderdale County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 451 | 497 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 77 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,744 (29%) | 10,916 (36.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-05 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (451 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marion 16.4¢
- Nellieburg 16.4¢
- Collinsville 13.6¢
- Meridian Station 15.7¢
- Stonewall 16.4¢
- Quitman 16.4¢
- Decatur 16.4¢
- Newton 16.4¢
- De Kalb 13.9¢
- Union 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39301, 39302, 39303, 39304, 39305, 39307, 39309
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Meridian?
Most homes in Meridian 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 Meridian: East Mississippi Electric Power Association (15.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Meridian?
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 Meridian, MS?
3 utilities serve Meridian's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., East Mississippi Electric Power Association, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Meridian?
In 2025, customers in Lauderdale County averaged 8 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 77 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 10,916 customers (36.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.