Jackson County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson County, Illinois don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 166 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 5–7, 2025) came when a winter storm left 6,017 customers (22.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 60th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has risen recently: about 5 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 7, 2025) affected 710 customers (2.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 5–7, 2025 | 6,017(22.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jan 16–18, 2025 | 5,675(21.3%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Jan 13–14, 2017 | 5,577(21%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Apr 14, 2023 | 5,014(18.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 29–30, 2023 | 4,845(18.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 15,856 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 11,216 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Illinois. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Cities in Jackson County
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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Egyptian Electric Coop Assn, Southern Illinois Elec Coop provide electric service in Jackson County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 5–7, 2025. It peaked at 6,017 customers without power (22.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 166 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/jackson-county