Jasper CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2024 | 5 hrs | 4,570 (10%) | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 10 hrs | 4,526 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 7, 2018 | 2 hrs | 4,286 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 3 hrs | 4,184 (9%) | Drought |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 7 hrs | 4,105 (9%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Jasper County recorded 883 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jasper County started January 14, 2024 (Extreme Cold/Wind Chill), lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 4,570 customers without power (10% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jasper County, with 113 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jasper County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jasper County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | B | 78th |
| Franklin County | B | 78th |
| Ralls County | B | 78th |
| Greene County | B | 77th |
| Clark County | B | 76th |
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 Jasper County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Jasper County recorded 883 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Jasper County's reliability grade?
Jasper County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 78th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jasper County?
The worst outage on record started January 14, 2024 (Extreme Cold/Wind Chill), lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 4,570 customers.