Jackson CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2023 | 3 hrs | 6,894 (89%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 51 hrs | 5,910 (76%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 16 hrs | 5,802 (75%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 16, 2021 | <1 hr | 5,802 (75%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 20 hrs | 2,742 (35%) | High Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Jackson County, Kentucky that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.