Electricity rates in Newton, MS
Newton (3,356 people, Newton 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 Newton
| 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 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Newton County right now
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Outage history in Newton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 480 | 340 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 84 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,048 (31.9%) | 2,104 (16.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-10 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (480 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Decatur 16.4¢
- Conehatta 15.0¢
- Union 16.4¢
- Forest 16.4¢
- Collinsville 13.6¢
- Hillsboro 16.4¢
- Nellieburg 16.4¢
- Bay Springs 16.4¢
- Stonewall 16.4¢
- Walnut Grove 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39345
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Newton?
Most homes in Newton 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 Newton: Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (15.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Newton?
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 Newton, MS?
3 utilities serve Newton's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Newton?
In 2025, customers in Newton County averaged 5 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 84 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 2,104 customers (16.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.