Electricity rates in Pearlington, MS
Pearlington (1,332 people, Hancock 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 Pearlington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.15¢ | $174 | 84K | 121 |
Power outages in Hancock County right now
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Outage history in Hancock County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 251 | 99 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,850 (19.9%) | 2,585 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-06-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (251 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Waveland 16.4¢
- Kiln 14.2¢
- Nicholson 14.2¢
- Bay Saint Louis 14.2¢
- Diamondhead 14.2¢
- Picayune 16.4¢
- Hide-A-Way Lake 14.2¢
- Pass Christian 16.4¢
- De Lisle 14.2¢
- Carriere 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39572
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pearlington?
Most homes in Pearlington 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 Pearlington?
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 Pearlington, MS?
Coast Electric Power Association serves Pearlington.
How often does the power go out in Pearlington?
In 2025, customers in Hancock County averaged 99 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-11, when 2,585 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.