How Mississippi Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Mississippi Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Electric Power Assn | 12.22 | 30,905 | -2.26 | -$244 |
| Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | 384,611 | -1.26 | -$136 |
| Dixie Electric Power Assn | 13.44 | 37,803 | -1.04 | -$112 |
| Singing River Elec Cooperative | 13.46 | 72,343 | -1.01 | -$109 |
| Coast Electric Power Assn | 13.81 | 82,510 | -0.66 | -$72 |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | 14.01 | 65,176 | -0.46 | -$50 |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn | 14.25 | 52,077 | -0.22 | -$24 |
| East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn | 14.26 | 9,885 | -0.22 | -$23 |
| Mississippi Power Co (this page) | 14.47 | 157,437 | — | — |
8 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Mississippi Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Mississippi Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Mississippi Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Mississippi Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba | City of Philadelphia | 11.74 | +$295 |
| Leake | Central Electric Power Assn | 12.22 | +$244 |
| Newton | Central Electric Power Assn | 12.22 | +$244 |
| Scott | Central Electric Power Assn | 12.22 | +$244 |
| Covington | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$136 |
| Jefferson Davis | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$136 |
| Smith | Entergy Mississippi LLC | 13.21 | +$136 |
| Clarke | Dixie Electric Power Assn | 13.44 | +$112 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 23 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.47 | 14.47 | +0.0% |
| Residential customers | 156,893 | 157,437 | +0.3% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Mississippi electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Mississippi Power bill
Mississippi is a regulated retail market — Mississippi Power customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.ms.gov.
Counties served (MS, EIA-861 2024)
Clarke · Covington · Forrest · George · Greene · Hancock · Harrison · Jackson · Jasper · Jefferson Davis · Jones · Lamar · Lauderdale · Leake · Marion · Neshoba · Newton · Pearl River · Perry · Scott · Smith · Stone · Wayne
Head-to-head comparisons
- Entergy Mississippi LLC vs Mississippi Power Co
- Mississippi Power Co vs Coast Electric Power Assn
- Mississippi Power Co vs Singing River Elec Cooperative
- Mississippi Power Co vs Southern Pine Electric Cooperative
- Mississippi Power Co vs Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn
Questions people ask
- Is Mississippi Power Co more expensive than other Mississippi utilities?
- Mississippi Power Co customers paid an average 14.47 cents/kWh in 2024 — 8% above the Mississippi volume-weighted average of 13.40 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Mississippi Power Co?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Mississippi has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.ms.gov).
- How many customers does Mississippi Power Co have?
- 157,437 residential customers in Mississippi in 2024 across 23 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.