Aitkin County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2016 | 7 hrs | 3,820 (31%) | Excessive Heat |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 37 hrs | 3,722 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 6 hrs | 3,696 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 25 hrs | 3,594 (29%) | Excessive Heat |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 45 hrs | 3,567 (29%) | Heavy Snow |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Aitkin County recorded 792 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Aitkin County started July 21, 2016 (Excessive Heat), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 3,820 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Aitkin County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Aitkin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Minnesota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Aitkin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | F | 16th |
| Itasca County | D | 25th |
| Pine County | D | 37th |
| Lake County | D | 38th |
| Pipestone County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Aitkin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Aitkin County recorded 792 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Aitkin County's reliability grade?
Aitkin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Aitkin County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2016 (Excessive Heat), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 3,820 customers.