Electricity rates in Waynesboro, MS
Waynesboro (4,975 people, Wayne 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 Waynesboro
| 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 |
| East Mississippi Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 15.73¢ | $170 | 9,883 | 6 |
Power outages in Wayne County right now
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Outage history in Wayne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 292 | 382 |
| Days with outages | 56 | 68 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,705 (15.7%) | 3,668 (33.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-12 | 2025-02-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (292 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Quitman 16.4¢
- Sharon 15.2¢
- Richton 16.4¢
- Laurel 14.6¢
- Ellisville 16.4¢
- Stonewall 16.4¢
- Petal 16.4¢
- Bay Springs 16.4¢
- Glendale 16.4¢
- Hattiesburg 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39367
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waynesboro?
Most homes in Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro: Singing River Electric Cooperative (13.91¢), Dixie Electric Power Association (14.64¢), East Mississippi Electric Power Association (15.73¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waynesboro?
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 Waynesboro, MS?
4 utilities serve Waynesboro's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Singing River Electric Cooperative, Dixie Electric Power Association, East Mississippi Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waynesboro?
In 2025, customers in Wayne County averaged 6 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 68 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-16, when 3,668 customers (33.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.