Stark CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2015 | 16 hrs | 3,454 (92%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 7, 2017 | 22 hrs | 3,004 (80%) | Tornado |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,960 (79%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 54 hrs | 2,254 (60%) | Ice Storm |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 4 hrs | 2,204 (58%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stark County recorded 404 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stark County started November 21, 2015 (Winter Storm), lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 3,454 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
November has historically been the worst month for outages in Stark County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stark County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Illinois
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Stark County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | F | 11th |
| Henderson County | F | 19th |
| Marshall County | D | 22nd |
| Putnam County | D | 26th |
| Edgar County | D | 29th |
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 Stark County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stark County recorded 404 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Stark County's reliability grade?
Stark County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stark County?
The worst outage on record started November 21, 2015 (Winter Storm), lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 3,454 customers.