Electricity rates in Quitman, MS
Quitman (2,209 people, Clarke 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 Quitman
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| East Mississippi Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 15.73¢ | $170 | 9,883 | 6 |
Power outages in Clarke County right now
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Outage history in Clarke County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 911 | 464 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,774 (67.6%) | 1,875 (26.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-25 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (911 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stonewall 16.4¢
- Meridian 16.4¢
- Nellieburg 16.4¢
- Waynesboro 16.4¢
- Marion 16.4¢
- Sharon 15.2¢
- Newton 16.4¢
- Collinsville 13.6¢
- Bay Springs 16.4¢
- Laurel 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 39355
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Quitman?
Most homes in Quitman 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 Quitman: East Mississippi Electric Power Association (15.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Quitman?
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 Quitman, MS?
2 utilities serve Quitman's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., East Mississippi Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Quitman?
In 2025, customers in Clarke County averaged 7 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 1,875 customers (26.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.