Electricity rates in Poplarville, MS
Poplarville (2,985 people, Pearl River 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 Poplarville
| 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 |
| Pearl River Valley El Power Association | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $197 | 53K | 295 |
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
- Lumberton 16.4¢
- Carriere 16.4¢
- Hide-A-Way Lake 14.2¢
- Purvis 16.4¢
- Picayune 16.4¢
- Wiggins 16.4¢
- Nicholson 14.2¢
- Saucier 16.4¢
- Kiln 14.2¢
- Diamondhead 14.2¢
ZIP codes: 39470
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Poplarville?
Most homes in Poplarville 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 Poplarville: Coast Electric Power Association (14.15¢), Pearl River Valley El Power Association (16.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Poplarville?
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 Poplarville, MS?
3 utilities serve Poplarville's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Coast Electric Power Association, Pearl River Valley El Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Poplarville?
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.