Electricity rates in Nicholson, MS
Nicholson (3,092 people, Pearl River County) is served by Coast Electric Power Association. Homes on Coast Electric Power Association pay about 14.15¢/kWh, 4% less than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Nicholson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.15¢ | $174 | 84K | 121 |
Power outages in Pearl River County right now
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Outage history in Pearl River County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 519 | 193 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,034 (31.2%) | 4,027 (13.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-05-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (519 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Picayune 16.4¢
- Hide-A-Way Lake 14.2¢
- Carriere 16.4¢
- Kiln 14.2¢
- Pearlington 14.2¢
- Diamondhead 14.2¢
- Waveland 16.4¢
- Bay Saint Louis 14.2¢
- De Lisle 14.2¢
- Poplarville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39463
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nicholson?
Most homes in Nicholson get power from Coast Electric Power Association, where residential customers pay an average of 14.15¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Nicholson?
About $174 a month, based on 1,232 kWh a month (the average for Coast Electric Power Association customers) at 14.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Nicholson, MS?
Coast Electric Power Association serves Nicholson.
How often does the power go out in Nicholson?
In 2025, customers in Pearl River County averaged 3 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-07, when 4,027 customers (13.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.