Jackson CountyPower Outage History
2017–2020 · Colorado
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2020 | 68 hrs | 1,145 (74%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 15, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,091 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 4 hrs | 906 (58%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 24, 2020 | <1 hr | 888 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 13, 2020 | <1 hr | 888 (57%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 4 years from 2017 to 2020, Jackson County recorded 206 distinct power outage events, averaging 7.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started September 8, 2020, lasting 68 hours and leaving up to 1,145 customers without power (74% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 33 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Park County | D | 23rd |
| Cheyenne County | D | 20th |
| Summit County | D | 24th |
| Clear Creek County | F | 16th |
| Conejos County | D | 29th |
Most reliable counties in Colorado
The top 3 counties in Colorado by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Blanco County | A | 99th |
| Baca County | A | 98th |
| Washington County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Colorado
The bottom 3 counties in Colorado by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek County | F | 16th |
| Cheyenne County | D | 20th |
| Jackson County | D | 22nd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2017 and 2020, Jackson County recorded 206 outage events, averaging 7.6 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started September 8, 2020, lasting 68 hours and affecting up to 1,145 customers.