Datacenter Sites in Mercer County, Ohio
Mercer County has 5 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 63.5/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 3,000 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
5
Candidate sites
63.5/100
Avg DC Readiness
3,000 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Mercer County
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
9.50¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
8.07¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
7
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$12,513
Land price / acre
900
Cooling degree days
5,400
Heating degree days
51°F
Mean annual temp
Incentive detail: DC sales tax exemption on equipment and electricity (2022 law); JobsOhio grants.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Mercer County
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Mercer | Greenfield | — | — | 3.2 yrs | 62.3 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 54.0 |
| UNKNOWN116377 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 53.2 |
| UNKNOWN116378 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 53.2 |
| UNKNOWN116375 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 53.2 |
| UNKNOWN116376 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 53.2 |
Mercer County datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Mercer County?
- 5 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 63.5/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Mercer County offer datacenter tax incentives?
- DC sales tax exemption on equipment and electricity (2022 law); JobsOhio grants.
- What is the natural-hazard risk in Mercer County?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mercer County as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Mercer County?
- Average industrial electricity is 8.07¢/kWh and commercial is 9.50¢/kWh in Mercer County.
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