Datacenter Sites in DeSoto County, Mississippi
DeSoto County has 137 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 55.9/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 4,800 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively High". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
At a glance
DeSoto County, Mississippi has 137 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 55.9/100 DC Readiness, roughly in line with the Mississippi average of 53.0. It ranks 3rd of 80 Mississippi counties by number of sites and 5th by average score. The top-scoring site is FREEPORT at 71.8/100.
Site-selection context for DeSoto County
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $50M+ investments; fee-in-lieu of property tax.
How does DeSoto County compare with other counties in Mississippi?
By number of scored sites, DeSoto County ranks 3rd of the 80 Mississippi counties with a county page, holding 4.4% of the state's 3,104 sites. Its average DC Readiness of 55.9/100 ranks 5th in the state and is roughly in line with the national average of 53.0. Nationally it has the 200th-largest site inventory of 2,964 counties with five or more sites. One site scores 70 or higher and 55 score 55 or higher.
What types of datacenter sites are in DeSoto County?
Manufacturing sites are the most common (66, 48% of the county's inventory), followed by industrial (39) and substation-adjacent (23). Site type reflects how the parcel was identified — next to a substation, on a former mine or brownfield, on industrial or federal excess land — and is scored on the same 14 factors either way.
What are power cost, hazard, water and fiber conditions in DeSoto County?
Industrial electricity averages 6.54¢/kWh and commercial 10.81¢/kWh. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county "Relatively High" (45). WRI water stress is low. 6 fiber providers report service in the county. The climate runs 2,400 cooling degree days a year with a mean temperature of 64°F. Land is valued around $4,266 an acre.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in DeSoto County
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREEPORT | Substation-Adjacent | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.8 |
| HORN LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.9 |
| UNKNOWN110942 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.9 |
| CHURCH ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| GETWELL | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.5 |
| UNKNOWN115615 | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.5 |
| TWINKLETOWN | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.3 |
| SOUTHHAVEN | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.8 |
| ROBINSONVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.5 |
| UNKNOWN115611 | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN111285 | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| DESOTO | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN111283 | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| TAP159895 | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| MILLER | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.1 |
| TAP154298 | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.9 |
| TAP154297 | Substation-Adjacent | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| GREENBROOK | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.7 |
| PLUM POINT | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.5 |
| NESBIT | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.4 |
| NESBIT TAP | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.3 |
| WALLS | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| HERNANDO | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.9 |
| Greenfield (CHURCH ROAD - TWINKLETOWN) | Greenfield | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN120850 - FREEPORT) | Greenfield | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.1 |
Every scored site in DeSoto County
All 137 sites, best first.
- FREEPORT · 71.8
- Substation-Adjacent site · 440d72b5 · 65.9
- HORN LAKE · 65.9
- CHURCH ROAD · 64.8
- Substation-Adjacent site · 71ecb82b · 64.5
- GETWELL · 64.5
- TWINKLETOWN · 64.3
- SOUTHHAVEN · 63.8
- ROBINSONVILLE · 63.5
- Substation-Adjacent site · ae7a93ab · 62.8
- Substation-Adjacent site · 9df94986 · 61.4
- DESOTO · 61.3
- Substation-Adjacent site · 14d1baa0 · 61.2
- Substation-Adjacent site · b2512dd4 · 61.2
- MILLER · 61.1
- Substation-Adjacent site · ca2defd8 · 60.9
- Substation-Adjacent site · 68f2e2f5 · 60.8
- GREENBROOK · 60.7
- PLUM POINT · 60.5
- NESBIT · 60.4
- NESBIT TAP · 60.3
- WALLS · 60.1
- HERNANDO · 59.9
- Greenfield (CHURCH ROAD - TWINKLETOWN) · 57.9
- Greenfield (UNKNOWN120850 - FREEPORT) · 57.1
- OZ DeSoto · 57.0
- GARRISON CUSTOM CABINETS, INC. (WOOD KITCHEN CABINET AND COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURING) · 55.7
- QUALITY ULTRA PRINT, INC. (COMMERCIAL LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING) · 55.7
- THOMAS & BETTS CORP. (CURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICE MANUFACTURING) · 55.6
- EAGLE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC. (H Q) (ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS MANUFACTURING) · 55.6
- SOUTHWARK METAL MFG. CO. (SHEET METAL WORK MANUFACTURING) · 55.6
- INTELLIGENT BUILDING SYSTEMS (PREFABRICATED METAL BUILDING AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURING) · 55.6
- CUSTOM WOODCRAFTS, INC. (CUSTOM ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK AND MILLWORK MANUFACTURING) · 55.5
- SHANNON LUMBER, INC., J. T. (SAWMILLS) · 55.5
- PALEX TEXAS, INC. (WOOD CONTAINER AND PALLET MANUFACTURING) · 55.5
- GROUND SUPPORT SPECIALIST, LLC (ALL OTHER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING) · 55.5
- GUARDIAN FIBERGLASS, INC. (MINERAL WOOL MANUFACTURING) · 55.1
- PREMIER BAY INSULATION, INC. (MINERAL WOOL MANUFACTURING) · 55.1
- REXAM BEVERAGE CAN CO. (METAL CAN MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- BRINKMANN CORP., THE (HOUSEHOLD COOKING APPLIANCE MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- MARIETTA AMERICAN, INC. (SOAP AND OTHER DETERGENT MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- INTERNATIONAL COLD STORAGE (AIR-CONDITIONING & WARM AIR HEATING EQUIPMENT & COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MFG.) · 55.0
- HART & COOLEY, INC. (LAMINATED PLASTICS PLATE, SHEET (EXCEPT PACKAGING), AND SHAPE MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- AFCO MILLWORK (OTHER MILLWORK (INCLUDING FLOORING )) · 55.0
- ALP LIGHTING (UNLAMINATED PLASTICS PROFILE SHAPE MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- QUEBECOR WORLD, INC., OLIVE BRANCH (OTHER COMMERCIAL PRINTING) · 55.0
- CONTROL PRODUCTS INC. (SWITCHGEAR AND SWITCHBOARD APPARATUS MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- NATIONAL PUMP CO., LLC (PUMP AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- AMERICAN PLASTIC TOYS, INC. (GAME, TOY, AND CHILDREN'S VEHICLE MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- ADVANTAGE BY FRAENKEL CO., INC. (UPHOLSTERED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- NATIONAL FILTER MEDIA CORP. (AIR PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- FRAENKEL CO., INC. (NONUPHOLSTERED WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING) · 55.0
- USUI INTERNATIONAL CORP. (NOT AVAILABLE) · 55.0
- PRINT SERVICES, INC. (NOT AVAILABLE) · 55.0
- DOOLEY CO., INC. (OTHER COMMERCIAL PRINTING) · 55.0
- PACKAGING CORP. OF AMERICA (SHOWCASE, PARTITION, SHELVING, AND LOCKER MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- TRINER SCALE & MFG. CO. (SCALE AND BALANCE MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- J. STRICKLAND & CO., INC. (TOILET PREPARATION MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- JIM'S TOOL & DIE, INC. (SPECIAL DIE AND TOOL, DIE SET, JIG, AND FIXTURE MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- MID-AMERICA ENGINE, INC. (MOTOR AND GENERATOR MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- PARKER HANNIFIN CORP., CHELSEA DIV. (MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- SIGNATURE OFFSET (COMMERCIAL LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING) · 54.9
- MIDSOUTH PACKAGING, LLC (CORRUGATED AND SOLID FIBER BOX MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- AMERICAN FABRICATING (ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- PLASKOLITE, INC. (ALL OTHER PLASTICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- ALCOA CSI (NOT AVAILABLE) · 54.9
- WEYERHAEUSER CO. (CORRUGATED AND SOLID FIBER BOX MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- HELMITIN, INC. (ADHESIVE MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- INFINITE BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. (ALL OTHER PLASTICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING) · 54.9
- MAHLA CLEVITE, INC. (ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS MANUFACTURING) · 54.8
- LUNATI, LLC (ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS MANUFACTURING) · 54.8
- GENLABS, EASTERN FACILITY (POLISH AND OTHER SANITATION GOOD MANUFACTURING) · 54.8
- Mine Site · fa7a0045 · 54.8
- DESOTO COUNTY TRIBUNE (NOT AVAILABLE) · 54.7
- DESOTO APPEAL (PREPRESS SERVICES) · 54.7
- Mine Site · 6253eb6d · 54.7
- SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO., THE (PAINT AND COATING MANUFACTURING) · 54.6
- STYLECRAFT HOME COLLECTION, INC. (RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURE MANUFACTURING) · 54.6
- LANDAU UNIFORMS, INC. (MEN'S AND BOYS' CUT AND SEW WORK CLOTHING MANUFACTURING) · 54.6
- M D G PRECISION FORGING CO. (OTHER METAL VALVE AND PIPE FITTING MANUFACTURING) · 54.6
- NEWLY WEDS FOODS, INC. (SPICE AND EXTRACT MANUFACTURING) · 54.6
- AMERICAN CONTAINER, INC. (CORRUGATED AND SOLID FIBER BOX MANUFACTURING) · 54.6
- ABILITYWORKS, INC. (NOT AVAILABLE) · 54.6
- METRO OLIVE BRANCH AIRPORT · fe20cfd8 · 54.5
- DELTA INDUSTRIES, INC. (READY-MIX CONCRETE MANUFACTURING) · 54.5
- Mine Site · 664e20ca · 54.4
- SPIRAL SYSTEMS, INC. (FABRICATED PIPE AND PIPE FITTING MANUFACTURING) · 54.3
- Wilkens - Hwy 51 & Green T Road · 7f19c474 · 54.2
- 23 Highway 51 N · 54.2
- Wilkens - Hwy 51 & I-69 · 54.2
- 139 Old Highway 51 · 54.2
- METAL BUILDING COMPONENTS, INC. (FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL MANUFACTURING) · 54.2
- 1010 Dean Road · 54.2
- 1000 Dean Road · 54.2
- Dogwood Hollow Drive Lagoons · 54.2
- 999 Dean Road · 54.2
- Whitfield Electric · 09ab7b51 · 54.2
- Reliable Equipment, LLC · 54.2
- Whitfield Electric · 64de689a · 54.2
- Whitfield Electric · fbc252e2 · 54.2
- Hernando Equipment · 54.1
- Hernando Gas Mart · 54.1
- Saucier North Property · 54.1
- Memphis and Hwy 51 · 54.1
- Vacant Lot - Stan Elam · 54.1
- SACRED HEART LEAGUE, INC. (COMMERCIAL LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING) · 54.1
- PSP Inc Property · 54.1
- QUALITY CABINET CO., INC. (WOOD KITCHEN CABINET AND COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURING) · 54.1
- RCL COMPONENTS, INC. (INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TRACTOR, TRAILER, AND STACKER MACHINERY MANUFACTURING) · 54.0
- VALVOLINE CO. (PETROLEUM LUBRICATING OIL AND GREASE MANUFACTURING) · 54.0
- Hernando Glass · 54.0
- NATIONAL TANK, INC. (METAL TANK (HEAVY GAUGE) MANUFACTURING) · 54.0
- BRENTWOOD ORIGINALS (CURTAIN AND DRAPERY MILLS) · 54.0
- DESOTO TIMES TODAY (PREPRESS SERVICES) · 54.0
- KAWNEER CO., INC. (OTHER ALUMINUM ROLLING AND DRAWING) · 54.0
- WRT - McCracken Road · 53.9
- Trustmark National Bank · 53.9
- Vacant Lot · 53.9
- Arcadian Investments LLC · 8de1dc09 · 53.9
- 2605 Railroad Avenue · 53.9
- Arcadian Investments LLC · dc822285 · 53.9
- Saucier South Property · 53.9
- A-OK Cleaners · 53.9
- Desoto County School Bus Lot · 53.9
- HWY 51 & W Oak Grove · 53.9
- 100 E Valley St · 53.9
- Seymour Property · 53.8
- Mine Site · 02c59c39 · 53.8
- Mine Site · 58ddaf4c · 53.6
- Wilkens - Hwy 51 & Green T Road · a8d5c61f · 53.4
- John Deere Hwy 304 W · 53.0
- BCMP Property · 53.0
- Murphy Beverage · 52.9
- Schulz Extruded Products · 52.9
- Interstate Bail Bonds · 52.9
- Buddy's Antiques · 52.9
- Summit Park Property · 52.8
DeSoto County datacenter FAQ
How many datacenter sites are in DeSoto County?
137 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 55.9/100 DC Readiness. That is the 3rd-most of 80 Mississippi counties with five or more sites.
What is the highest-scoring datacenter site in DeSoto County?
FREEPORT scores 71.8/100 DC Readiness, the highest of the 137 scored sites in DeSoto County (a substation-adjacent site).
Does DeSoto County offer datacenter tax incentives?
Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $50M+ investments; fee-in-lieu of property tax.
What is the natural-hazard risk in DeSoto County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates DeSoto County as "Relatively High" (score 45).
What are industrial electricity rates in DeSoto County?
Average industrial electricity is 6.54¢/kWh and commercial is 10.81¢/kWh in DeSoto County.
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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 November 12, 2026 — GridCensus refreshes it monthly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “Datacenter candidate sites in DeSoto County, Mississippi”, https://gridcensus.com/datacenter-sites/mississippi/desoto-county (data as of November 12, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
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