Electricity rates in Prentiss, MS
Prentiss (1,002 people, Jefferson Davis County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Southern Pine Electric Cooperative pay about 15.04¢/kWh, 2% more than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Prentiss
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $175 | 66K | 649 |
| Pearl River Valley El Power Association | Electric cooperative | 16.40¢ | $197 | 53K | 295 |
Power outages in Jefferson Davis County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson Davis County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,302 | 1,387 |
| Days with outages | 91 | 98 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,395 (43.8%) | 3,229 (59.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-25 | 2025-05-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,302 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Monticello 15.2¢
- Collins 16.4¢
- Magee 15.2¢
- Holly Springs 13.2¢
- Sumrall 16.4¢
- Columbia 16.4¢
- Mendenhall 15.2¢
- Taylorsville 15.2¢
- Wesson 15.2¢
- Rawls Springs 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39474
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Prentiss?
Most homes in Prentiss get power from Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 15.04¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Prentiss: Pearl River Valley El Power Association (16.40¢).
What is the average electric bill in Prentiss?
About $175 a month, based on 1,165 kWh a month (the average for Southern Pine Electric Cooperative customers) at 15.04¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Prentiss, MS?
2 utilities serve Prentiss's ZIP codes: Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Pearl River Valley El Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Prentiss?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson Davis County averaged 23 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 98 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-26, when 3,229 customers (59.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.