Livingston CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2018 | 19 hrs | 3,202 (55%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 11, 2025 | 7 hrs | 2,161 (37%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 9 hrs | 1,857 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 34 hrs | 1,815 (31%) | Ice Storm |
| May 25, 2020 | 1 hrs | 1,618 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Livingston County recorded 453 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Livingston County started June 29, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 3,202 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Livingston County, with 74 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Livingston County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Livingston County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | C | 51st |
| Calloway County | C | 49th |
| Owen County | C | 52nd |
| Grant County | C | 48th |
| Caldwell County | C | 48th |
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 Livingston County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Livingston County recorded 453 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Livingston County's reliability grade?
Livingston County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Livingston County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 3,202 customers.