TOMPKINSVILLE PS
Substation-AdjacentMonroe County, Kentucky · SERC
At a glance
TOMPKINSVILLE PS is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in Monroe County, Kentucky, scoring 55.7/100 DC Readiness — 2nd of 4 scored sites in the county. Its nearest substation is TOMPKINSVILLE PS (0 mi, 161 kV). It sits in the SERC grid region, where interconnection has averaged 3.9 years from request to operation. GridCensus catalogs 100 MW of candidate capacity here.
Power & interconnection
Speed to power
Middle-of-the-pack interconnection conditions for this grid.
Connectivity
Risk & environment
Location context
Regulatory climate
No notable statewide DC restriction on record; confirm local zoning and utility tariffs.
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on electricity for large industrial users; KBI tax credits.
Site location
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How does TOMPKINSVILLE PS compare with other sites in Monroe County?
TOMPKINSVILLE PS ranks 2nd of 4 scored candidate sites in Monroe County. Its 55.7/100 is roughly in line with the county average of 53.9. It is roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 52.8 and roughly in line with the national average of 53.2.
Against the Kentucky average, its strongest sub-score is power availability (60 vs 33) and its weakest is fiber connectivity (34 vs 63). Power and speed to power each carry 20% of the composite score, fiber 12%, water 7% and hazard 6%.
How close is TOMPKINSVILLE PS to power, fiber and other datacenters?
The nearest mapped substation, TOMPKINSVILLE PS, is about 0 miles away and operates at 161 kV. For connectivity, the nearest internet exchange facility is Lost River Data Center at 46.1 miles. 8 fiber providers report service at the location in FCC broadband data. The closest operating datacenter on record is Meta Gallatin Data Center, 42.5 miles away.
What are the flood, water and hazard risks at TOMPKINSVILLE PS?
The site is in FEMA flood zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (minimal or moderate flood risk). At the county level, FEMA's National Risk Index rates Monroe County "Relatively Moderate".
Full DC Readiness breakdown
All 13 weighted sub-scores (0–100) behind the composite DC Readiness score.
Nearby comparable sites
Other scored datacenter candidate sites in Monroe County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP170344 | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.2 |
| Capp Harlan Industrial Park | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 50.9 |
| Monroe County Industrial Park | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 50.9 |
TOMPKINSVILLE PS: common questions
What is the DC Readiness score of TOMPKINSVILLE PS?
TOMPKINSVILLE PS scores 55.7/100 on the GridCensus DC Readiness scale, rated good. It ranks 2nd of 4 scored sites in Monroe County. The Monroe County average is 53.9 and the Kentucky average is 52.8.
What is the nearest substation to TOMPKINSVILLE PS?
The nearest mapped substation is TOMPKINSVILLE PS, about 0 miles away, at 161 kV. GridCensus catalogs 100 MW of candidate capacity for the site.
What grid region is TOMPKINSVILLE PS in?
TOMPKINSVILLE PS is in the SERC region. Projects interconnecting there have averaged a 3.9-year wait from queue request to operation.
Is TOMPKINSVILLE PS in a flood zone?
The site is in FEMA flood zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (minimal or moderate flood risk).
How far is TOMPKINSVILLE PS from an internet exchange?
The nearest internet exchange facility is Lost River Data Center, about 46.1 miles away; 8 fiber providers report service at the location.
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About this data
Source: GridCensus composite of HIFLD transmission and substation data, EIA, FEMA National Risk Index, FCC broadband data, PeeringDB and ISO interconnection queues, as published October 10, 2026 — GridCensus refreshes it monthly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “TOMPKINSVILLE PS, Monroe County, KY”, https://gridcensus.com/datacenter-sites/kentucky/monroe-county/tompkinsville-ps-1d443c3e (data as of October 10, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Figures are screening estimates derived from public infrastructure data. Catalogued capacity reflects theoretical candidate capacity, not deliverable or committed interconnection. Confirm all values with the utility, ISO, and on-the-ground due diligence.
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