Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 67 hrs | 4,551 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 27, 2023 | <1 hr | 4,061 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 9 hrs | 4,060 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2022 | <1 hr | 4,045 (52%) | Drought |
| Feb 23, 2022 | <1 hr | 4,020 (52%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Jackson County, Texas that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 301 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started July 8, 2024, lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 4,551 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stephens County | D | 37th |
| Baylor County | D | 37th |
| Hutchinson County | D | 38th |
| Real County | D | 38th |
| Archer County | D | 38th |
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 2014 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 301 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started July 8, 2024, lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 4,551 customers.