Stark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 67 hrs | 41,633 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 91 hrs | 40,461 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 31,009 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 30,988 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 30,984 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stark County recorded 1,799 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stark County started April 1, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 41,633 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Stark County, with 208 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stark County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Stark County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | B | 67th |
| Hardin County | B | 68th |
| Erie County | B | 68th |
| Huron County | B | 69th |
| Fulton County | B | 69th |
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 Stark County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stark County recorded 1,799 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Stark County's reliability grade?
Stark County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stark County?
The worst outage on record started April 1, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 41,633 customers.