Athens CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2021 | 14 hrs | 17,613 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | <1 hr | 14,914 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 15, 2020 | <1 hr | 14,914 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 14,880 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 14,880 (33%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Athens County recorded 794 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Athens County started January 22, 2021, lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 17,613 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Athens County, with 90 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Athens County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Athens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gallia County | D | 30th |
| Carroll County | D | 29th |
| Columbiana County | D | 31st |
| Cuyahoga County | D | 28th |
| Jefferson County | D | 32nd |
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 Athens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Athens County recorded 794 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Athens County's reliability grade?
Athens County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Athens County?
The worst outage on record started January 22, 2021, lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 17,613 customers.