Jim Hogg CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
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 21, 2025 | 32 hrs | 2,539 (76%) | Frost/Freeze |
| Sep 17, 2023 | 6 hrs | 2,459 (74%) | Drought |
| Jan 16, 2018 | <1 hr | 2,405 (72%) | Frost/Freeze |
| May 25, 2020 | <1 hr | 2,400 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2022 | <1 hr | 1,938 (58%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jim Hogg County recorded 574 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jim Hogg County started January 21, 2025 (Frost/Freeze), lasting 32 hours and leaving up to 2,539 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Jim Hogg County, with 91 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jim Hogg County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jim Hogg County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Concho County | D | 22nd |
| Smith County | D | 22nd |
| Eastland County | D | 22nd |
| Milam County | D | 22nd |
| Knox County | D | 21st |
Most reliable counties in Texas
The top 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Zavala County | A | 95th |
| Jasper County | A | 94th |
| Fayette County | A | 91st |
Least reliable counties in Texas
The bottom 3 counties in Texas by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity County | F | 2nd |
| Orange County | F | 2nd |
| Marion County | F | 4th |
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 Jim Hogg County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jim Hogg County recorded 574 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Jim Hogg County's reliability grade?
Jim Hogg County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jim Hogg County?
The worst outage on record started January 21, 2025 (Frost/Freeze), lasting 32 hours and affecting up to 2,539 customers.