Datacenter Sites in Montgomery County, Iowa
Montgomery County has 6 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 62.0/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 1,900 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
6
Candidate sites
62.0/100
Avg DC Readiness
1,900 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Montgomery County
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
10.30¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
6.85¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
7
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$7,044
Land price / acre
900
Cooling degree days
6,500
Heating degree days
48°F
Mean annual temp
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $1M+ investments; property tax phase-in for new construction.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Montgomery County
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 2.8 yrs | 53.4 |
| RISER137758 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.8 yrs | 53.0 |
| UNKNOWN167597 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.8 yrs | 53.0 |
| UNKNOWN168198 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.8 yrs | 53.0 |
| TAP167598 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.8 yrs | 53.0 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 2.8 yrs | 52.5 |
Montgomery County datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Montgomery County?
- 6 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 62.0/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Montgomery County offer datacenter tax incentives?
- Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $1M+ investments; property tax phase-in for new construction.
- What is the natural-hazard risk in Montgomery County?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Montgomery County as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Montgomery County?
- Average industrial electricity is 6.85¢/kWh and commercial is 10.30¢/kWh in Montgomery County.
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