Datacenter Sites in Botetourt, Virginia
Botetourt has 50 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 50.3/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 1,200 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
At a glance
Botetourt, Virginia has 50 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 50.3/100 DC Readiness, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 52.2. It ranks 37th of 122 Virginia counties by number of sites and 99th by average score. The top-scoring site is Greenfield (LEXINGTON - CLOVERDALE EAST) at 57.5/100.
Site-selection context for Botetourt
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $150M+ investments (2025: $100M+); MEGA site program.
How does Botetourt compare with other counties in Virginia?
By number of scored sites, Botetourt ranks 37th of the 122 Virginia counties with a county page, holding 0.9% of the state's 5,871 sites. Its average DC Readiness of 50.3/100 ranks 99th in the state and is roughly in line with the national average of 53.0. Nationally it has the 757th-largest site inventory of 2,964 counties with five or more sites. 0 sites score 70 or higher and 3 score 55 or higher.
What types of datacenter sites are in Botetourt?
Manufacturing sites are the most common (23, 46% of the county's inventory), followed by shovel-ready (22) and substation-adjacent (2). 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 Botetourt?
Industrial electricity averages 5.05¢/kWh and commercial 6.95¢/kWh. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county "Relatively Moderate" (30). WRI water stress is low. 6 fiber providers report service in the county. The climate runs 1,300 cooling degree days a year with a mean temperature of 55°F. Land is valued around $5,457 an acre.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Botetourt
Every scored site in Botetourt
All 50 sites, best first.
- Greenfield (LEXINGTON - CLOVERDALE EAST) · 57.5
- Substation-Adjacent site · b28b875f · 56.3
- Substation-Adjacent site · 54e7e14e · 55.9
- MTI GROENDYK, INC. (RUBBER PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FOR MECHANICAL USE) · 50.8
- Mine Site · 5c158fbb · 50.8
- O-N MINERALS, JAMES RIVER OPERATION (CUT STONE AND STONE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING) · 50.8
- 621 Frontage Rd. Site · 50.3
- Glade Creek Property · 50.3
- ROANOKE CEMENT CO., INC. (CEMENT MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. (NOT AVAILABLE) · 50.0
- O'NEAL STEEL, INC. (PLATE WORK MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- TREAD CORP. (NOT AVAILABLE) · 50.0
- 51 Simmons Dr Warehouse · 50.0
- PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, INC., THE (FLAVORING SYRUP AND CONCENTRATE MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- 2801 Lee Hwy · 50.0
- Diversified Industries Building · 50.0
- CAPCO MACHINERY SYSTEMS (MACHINE TOOL (METAL CUTTING TYPES) MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- 479 EastPark Commerce Center · 50.0
- ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. (NOT AVAILABLE) · 50.0
- ARKAY PACKAGING CORP. (FOLDING PAPERBOARD BOX MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- MURRAY CIDER CO., INC. (FLAVORING SYRUP AND CONCENTRATE MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- SEMATCO, INC. (MACHINE SHOPS) · 50.0
- JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. (AIR AND GAS COMPRESSOR MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- RUSCO WINDOW CO. (METAL WINDOW AND DOOR MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (NOT AVAILABLE) · 50.0
- METALSA ROANOKE, INC. (MOTOR VEHICLE BODY MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- D & E ACQUISITIONS, INC. (ORNAMENTAL AND ARCHITECTURAL METAL WORK MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- DYNAX AMERICA CORP. (ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- Vintage Schoolhouse · 50.0
- Vista Park Building · 50.0
- 450 S Church St · 50.0
- GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. (BRICK AND STRUCTURAL CLAY TILE MANUFACTURING) · 50.0
- KOYO STEERING SYSTEMS OF U. S. A. (NOT AVAILABLE) · 50.0
- Carvins-Hollins Site · 49.9
- VIRGINIA FORGE CO. (ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS MANUFACTURING) · 49.9
- East Park Commerce Center Extension · 49.9
- Painter Site · 49.9
- GALA INDUSTRIES, INC. (INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FURNACE AND OVEN MANUFACTURING) · 49.8
- Brickyard Road Site · 49.8
- CARRIS REELS, INC. (ALL OTHER PLASTICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING) · 49.7
- Avery Row Sites · 49.7
- 3828 Roanoke Rd Site · 49.6
- 15 Acre Site Exit 162 · 49.6
- 1674 Lee Highway · 49.6
- Blue Ridge 460 property · 49.6
- 3241 Lee Hwy · 49.6
- 175 Market Ridge Ln - Orchard Marketplace Lot · 49.5
- Daleville Centre Dr Site 101(19)4 & 5 · 49.5
- Mine Site · ce413d82 · 49.4
- Cloverdale Rd Site · 48.8
Botetourt datacenter FAQ
How many datacenter sites are in Botetourt?
50 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 50.3/100 DC Readiness. That is the 37th-most of 122 Virginia counties with five or more sites.
What is the highest-scoring datacenter site in Botetourt?
Greenfield (LEXINGTON - CLOVERDALE EAST) scores 57.5/100 DC Readiness, the highest of the 50 scored sites in Botetourt (a greenfield site).
Does Botetourt offer datacenter tax incentives?
Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $150M+ investments (2025: $100M+); MEGA site program.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Botetourt?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Botetourt as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
What are industrial electricity rates in Botetourt?
Average industrial electricity is 5.05¢/kWh and commercial is 6.95¢/kWh in Botetourt.
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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 Botetourt, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/datacenter-sites/virginia/botetourt (data as of November 12, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
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