Jackson CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | 42 hrs | 6,017 (17%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 3 hrs | 5,675 (16%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jan 13, 2017 | 10 hrs | 5,577 (16%) | Strong Wind |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 3 hrs | 5,014 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 11 hrs | 4,845 (14%) | Excessive Heat |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 375 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started January 6, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 42 hours and leaving up to 6,017 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Illinois
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ford County | B | 73rd |
| Boone County | B | 73rd |
| Pulaski County | B | 75th |
| Mason County | B | 75th |
| Macoupin County | B | 75th |
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 2014 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 375 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started January 6, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 42 hours and affecting up to 6,017 customers.