Electricity rates in Picayune, MS
Picayune (10,675 people, Pearl River County) is served by 2 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 Picayune
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| 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
- Nicholson 14.2¢
- Hide-A-Way Lake 14.2¢
- Carriere 16.4¢
- Kiln 14.2¢
- Pearlington 14.2¢
- Diamondhead 14.2¢
- Poplarville 16.4¢
- Waveland 16.4¢
- Bay Saint Louis 14.2¢
- De Lisle 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 39466
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Picayune?
Most homes in Picayune 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 Picayune: Coast Electric Power Association (14.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Picayune?
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 Picayune, MS?
2 utilities serve Picayune's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Coast Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Picayune?
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.