Electricity rates in Petal, MS
Petal (10,701 people, Forrest 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 Petal
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| Pearl River Valley El Power Association | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $197 | 53K | 295 |
| Dixie Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $177 | 38K | 349 |
Power outages in Forrest County right now
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Outage history in Forrest County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 102 | 105 |
| Days with outages | 42 | 47 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,265 (5.1%) | 2,771 (6.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-09 | 2025-06-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (102 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hattiesburg 16.4¢
- Glendale 16.4¢
- Arnold Line 16.4¢
- Rawls Springs 16.4¢
- West Hattiesburg 16.4¢
- Purvis 16.4¢
- Sumrall 16.4¢
- Ellisville 16.4¢
- Richton 16.4¢
- Laurel 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 39465
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Petal?
Most homes in Petal 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 Petal: Pearl River Valley El Power Association (16.40¢), Dixie Electric Power Association (14.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Petal?
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 Petal, MS?
3 utilities serve Petal's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Pearl River Valley El Power Association, Dixie Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Petal?
In 2025, customers in Forrest County averaged 105 min without power. Outages hit 47 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-15, when 2,771 customers (6.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.