Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 | 2 hrs | 30,096 (24%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 18 hrs | 25,776 (20%) | Wildfire |
| Sep 8, 2020 | 229 hrs | 23,628 (19%) | Wildfire |
| Jul 11, 2019 | 3 hrs | 19,210 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 12, 2020 | 8 hrs | 18,986 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Jackson County, Oregon that day.
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 995 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started June 28, 2021 (Excessive Heat), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 30,096 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 160 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oregon
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | C | 53rd |
| Jefferson County | C | 53rd |
| Lane County | C | 53rd |
| Coos County | C | 55th |
| Sherman County | C | 56th |
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 Jackson County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 995 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started June 28, 2021 (Excessive Heat), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 30,096 customers.