Hancock County, Mississippi Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Hancock County, Mississippi Electricity Overview
Hancock County residents have an average residential electricity bill of $169.01, which is 6.84% higher than the state average bill of $158.19 and 22.45% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
No electricity production takes place in Hancock County, resulting in the county needing to import their electricity from other counties.
There was a 0.45% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the preceding year in Hancock County.
Hancock County residents are responsible for 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, making them the 862nd highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the US based on per capita pollution.
At an average residential rate of 13.46 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Hancock County enjoy a 16.54% discount from the national average price.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Hancock County is Coast Electric.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
782,576 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.05 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
295,058,467 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,426.75 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Bay St. Louis
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Bay St. Louis Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.87¢ per kWh
- 3.62% higher than last month
- 6.7% higher than April last year
- 8.4% higher than the Mississippi average
- 6.17% lower than the US average
- 361st in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 164 since April last year
- 18,234th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 941 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,244 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.97¢ per kWh
- 0.6% higher than last month
- 2.53% higher than April last year
- 4.47% higher than the Mississippi average
- 13.37% lower than the US average
- 327th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 15 since April last year
- 12,818th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 186 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 299 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$130.91 per month
- 0.24% lower than last month
- 1.41% lower than April last year
- 11.19% higher than the Mississippi average
- 16.11% higher than the US average
- 407th in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since April last year
- 26,220th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4,424 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 37 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$165.47 per month
- 0.09% lower than last month
- 6.12% higher than April last year
- 5.1% higher than the Mississippi average
- 21.6% higher than the US average
- 351st in the state out of 428 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 53 since April last year
- 27,256th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 31 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,143 since April last year
Bay St. Louis, MS Electricity Overview
Bay St. Louis' citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.47% higher than the state's average price of 13.37 cents and 13.37% below the US average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city have 1 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 75,992.7 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other vendor.
Bay St. Louis emits 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 96th worst polluting city out of 429 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Bay St. Louis from electricity consumption is 61,491,133.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 43rd highest in Mississippi. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric | BUNDLED | 13.43 | 169.38 | 1,237,175 | 166,092,000 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 |
Zips with electric coverage in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi include: 39520, 39556, 39576
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Diamondhead, MS Electricity Overview
Diamondhead's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 13.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.01% higher than the state's average price of 13.37 cents and 14.58% below the US average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city have 1 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 16,114.52 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other vendor.
Diamondhead emits 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 4th worst polluting city out of 429 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Diamondhead from electricity consumption is 60,520,694.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 45th highest in Mississippi. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Diamondhead
Diamondhead residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Diamondhead, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric | BUNDLED | 13.43 | 169.38 | 1,237,175 | 166,092,000 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 |
Zips with electric coverage in Diamondhead, Mississippi include: 39571, 39525, 39556
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Waveland, MS Electricity Overview
Waveland's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 14.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.15% higher than the state's average price of 13.37 cents and 12.80% below the US average of 16.12 cents. Customers in the city have 1 power outages a year, with outages lasting an average of 133.1 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each. Mississippi Power sells an estimated 42,589.29 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other vendor.
Waveland emits 6,426.75 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 4th worst polluting city out of 429 cities in Mississippi based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Waveland from electricity consumption is 45,392,127.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 55th highest in Mississippi. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Waveland
Waveland residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Waveland, Mississippi
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Electric | BUNDLED | 13.43 | 169.38 | 1,237,175 | 166,092,000 | |
| Mississippi Power | BUNDLED | 14.18 | 160.53 | 2,133,301.92 | 302,468,603 |
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Hancock County, Mississippi?
By total megawatt hours sold, Coast Electric is the largest electricity company in Hancock County, Mississippi.
Which electricity companies offer service in Hancock County, Mississippi?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coast Electric | 27,616 |
| 2 | Mississippi Power | 3,407 |
How many electric companies offer service in Hancock County, Mississippi?
Hancock County, Mississippi has 2 electricity companies offering service in the area.
