Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in Mississippi
2024 was a good year for the Mississippi grid: 567 minutes without power per customer, against a 2019–2023 average of 884.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
567 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in June.
Natural Gas Outages
29.3% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $15.42 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
84.1% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 64.4%.
Water Service Outages
1,011 community water systems; 30% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | Mississippi | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 567 | 611 | 36th (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 2.56 | ||
| Households with broadband | 84.1% | 91% | 50th |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 64.4% | 55.9% | 13th |
| Community water systems | 1,011 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 30% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 29.3% | 46.5% | 42nd |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $15.42 | $14.50 | 23rd (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 15,140 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for Mississippi
- Power Outages Entergy Mississippi, Mississippi Power
- Natural Gas Outages Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy
- Internet Outages AT&T, C Spire
- Water Service Outages JXN Water, City of Gulfport Public Works, City of Southaven Utilities, City of Biloxi Public Works, City of Hattiesburg Water & Sewer
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