Electricity rates in Waveland, MS
Waveland (6,391 people, Hancock 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 Waveland
| 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 |
Power outages in Hancock County right now
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Outage history in Hancock County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 251 | 99 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,850 (19.9%) | 2,585 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-06-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (251 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bay Saint Louis 14.2¢
- Diamondhead 14.2¢
- Pass Christian 16.4¢
- Kiln 14.2¢
- De Lisle 14.2¢
- Long Beach 16.4¢
- Pearlington 14.2¢
- Gulfport 16.4¢
- West Gulfport 16.4¢
- Lyman 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39576
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waveland?
Most homes in Waveland 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 Waveland: Coast Electric Power Association (14.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waveland?
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 Waveland, MS?
2 utilities serve Waveland's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Coast Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waveland?
In 2025, customers in Hancock County averaged 99 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-11, when 2,585 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.