Electricity rates in Richton, MS
Richton (1,066 people, Perry 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 Richton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| Singing River Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.91¢ | $169 | 73K | 156 |
| Dixie Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.64¢ | $177 | 38K | 349 |
Power outages in Perry County right now
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Outage history in Perry County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 442 | 711 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 78 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,240 (46.6%) | 2,340 (48.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-04 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (442 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Petal 16.4¢
- Hattiesburg 16.4¢
- Glendale 16.4¢
- Ellisville 16.4¢
- Rawls Springs 16.4¢
- Arnold Line 16.4¢
- West Hattiesburg 16.4¢
- Laurel 14.6¢
- Waynesboro 16.4¢
- Purvis 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39476
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richton?
Most homes in Richton 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 Richton: Singing River Electric Cooperative (13.91¢), Dixie Electric Power Association (14.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Richton?
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 Richton, MS?
3 utilities serve Richton's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Singing River Electric Cooperative, Dixie Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Richton?
In 2025, customers in Perry County averaged 11 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 78 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 2,340 customers (48.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.