Jim Wells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2021 | <1 hr | 15,628 (50%) | Drought |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 84 hrs | 12,249 (39%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Dec 6, 2019 | <1 hr | 10,187 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 9, 2018 | 6 hrs | 7,954 (25%) | Flood |
| May 9, 2025 | 46 hrs | 7,194 (23%) | Drought |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jim Wells County recorded 838 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jim Wells County started May 24, 2021 (Drought), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 15,628 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jim Wells County, with 100 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jim Wells County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jim Wells County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gray County | C | 46th |
| Taylor County | C | 46th |
| Hill County | C | 46th |
| Palo Pinto County | C | 45th |
| Ellis County | C | 45th |
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 Wells County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jim Wells County recorded 838 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Jim Wells County's reliability grade?
Jim Wells County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jim Wells County?
The worst outage on record started May 24, 2021 (Drought), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 15,628 customers.