Jackson County Power Outage History
2016–2025 · Kentucky
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2023 | 3 hrs | 6,894 (89%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 51 hrs | 5,910 (76%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 1 hrs | 5,802 (75%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 16 hrs | 5,802 (75%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 20 hrs | 2,742 (35%) | High Wind |
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 531 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started April 11, 2023, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 6,894 customers without power (89% of the county) at its peak.
February has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 63 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle County | F | 19th |
| Clinton County | F | 19th |
| Greenup County | F | 19th |
| Edmonson County | F | 17th |
| Estill County | D | 20th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 531 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started April 11, 2023, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 6,894 customers.