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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2023 | 118 hrs | 47,981 (47%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 1 hrs | 42,970 (42%) | Ice Storm |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 109 hrs | 32,890 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 23, 2023 | <1 hr | 32,511 (32%) | Ice Storm |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 5 hrs | 22,974 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Jackson County, Michigan that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 1,001 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started February 23, 2023 (Ice Storm), lasting 118 hours and leaving up to 47,981 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 151 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Michigan
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien County | F | 11th |
| Charlevoix County | F | 10th |
| Washtenaw County | F | 11th |
| St. Joseph County | F | 10th |
| Emmet County | F | 10th |
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 1,001 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started February 23, 2023 (Ice Storm), lasting 118 hours and affecting up to 47,981 customers.