Electricity rates in Union, MS
Union (1,987 people, Neshoba County) is served by 4 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 Union
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $175 | 66K | 649 |
| Central Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 13.63¢ | $173 | 31K | 808 |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Neshoba County right now
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Outage history in Neshoba County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 257 | 214 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,389 (17.7%) | 6,905 (27.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-05-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (257 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Decatur 16.4¢
- Coldwater 15.2¢
- Conehatta 15.0¢
- Philadelphia 13.6¢
- Collinsville 13.6¢
- Newton 16.4¢
- Walnut Grove 16.4¢
- Nellieburg 16.4¢
- Hillsboro 16.4¢
- Forest 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39365
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Union?
Most homes in Union 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 Union: Southern Pine Electric Cooperative (15.04¢), Central Electric Power Association (13.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Union?
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 Union, MS?
4 utilities serve Union's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Central Electric Power Association, Tennessee Valley Authority. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Union?
In 2025, customers in Neshoba County averaged 3 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-26, when 6,905 customers (27.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.