Fairfield CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2021 | 1 hrs | 21,843 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 20 hrs | 20,041 (23%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 28, 2016 | 7 hrs | 18,028 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 24 hrs | 17,713 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 4, 2022 | 3 hrs | 15,690 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fairfield County recorded 1,171 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fairfield County started July 15, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 21,843 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fairfield County, with 140 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fairfield County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fairfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey County | C | 48th |
| Washington County | C | 47th |
| Ashland County | C | 49th |
| Morrow County | C | 46th |
| Fayette County | C | 50th |
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 Fairfield County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fairfield County recorded 1,171 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Fairfield County's reliability grade?
Fairfield County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fairfield County?
The worst outage on record started July 15, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 21,843 customers.