Datacenter Sites in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Lincoln County has 20 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 51.8/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 800 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Low". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
At a glance
Lincoln County, Wisconsin has 20 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 51.8/100 DC Readiness, roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 55.4. It ranks 57th of 72 Wisconsin counties by number of sites and 66th by average score. The top-scoring site is TOMAHAWK-ATC 115KV at 56.8/100.
Site-selection context for Lincoln County
Incentive detail: Enterprise Zone tax credits; TIF available for DC construction in eligible areas.
How does Lincoln County compare with other counties in Wisconsin?
By number of scored sites, Lincoln County ranks 57th of the 72 Wisconsin counties with a county page, holding 0.6% of the state's 3,340 sites. Its average DC Readiness of 51.8/100 ranks 66th in the state and is roughly in line with the national average of 53.0. Nationally it has the 1729th-largest site inventory of 2,964 counties with five or more sites. 0 sites score 70 or higher and 7 score 55 or higher.
What types of datacenter sites are in Lincoln County?
Substation-Adjacent sites are the most common (6, 30% of the county's inventory), followed by industrial (6) and former mine (5). 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 Lincoln County?
Industrial electricity averages 7.63¢/kWh and commercial 11.34¢/kWh. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county "Relatively Low" (22). WRI water stress is low. 2 fiber providers report service in the county. The climate runs 600 cooling degree days a year with a mean temperature of 44°F. Land is valued around $3,790 an acre.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Lincoln County
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMAHAWK-ATC 115KV | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| PINE (WPS) | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| GRANDFATHER FALLS | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| BUNKER HILL | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
| EASTOM | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.9 |
| OZ Lincoln | Greenfield | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.7 |
| TAP139528 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.6 |
| Development & Leasing D&L | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.9 |
| Dip Tank Parcel | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.9 |
| SEMCO | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.9 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.9 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.9 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.8 |
| Hurd (Prospect Street Facility) | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.8 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.6 |
| Greenfield (TOMAHAWK-ATC 115KV - GRANDFATH) | Greenfield | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 50.1 |
| Greenfield (PINE (WPS) - BUNKER HILL) | Greenfield | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 50.1 |
| James M. Corroo Property | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 45.5 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 45.5 |
| Former Modern Dry Cleaner | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 45.5 |
Every scored site in Lincoln County
All 20 sites, best first.
- TOMAHAWK-ATC 115KV · 56.8
- PINE (WPS) · 56.8
- GRANDFATHER FALLS · 56.5
- BUNKER HILL · 56.0
- EASTOM · 55.9
- OZ Lincoln · 55.7
- Substation-Adjacent site · 74e4ffa8 · 55.6
- Development & Leasing D&L · 50.9
- Dip Tank Parcel · 50.9
- SEMCO · 50.9
- Mine Site · 3bd04981 · 50.9
- Mine Site · c587c6f9 · 50.9
- Mine Site · a31afffc · 50.8
- Hurd (Prospect Street Facility) · 50.8
- Mine Site · 9c2625e1 · 50.6
- Greenfield (TOMAHAWK-ATC 115KV - GRANDFATH) · 50.1
- Greenfield (PINE (WPS) - BUNKER HILL) · 50.1
- James M. Corroo Property · 45.5
- Mine Site · edaf7767 · 45.5
- Former Modern Dry Cleaner · 45.5
Lincoln County datacenter FAQ
How many datacenter sites are in Lincoln County?
20 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 51.8/100 DC Readiness. That is the 57th-most of 72 Wisconsin counties with five or more sites.
What is the highest-scoring datacenter site in Lincoln County?
TOMAHAWK-ATC 115KV scores 56.8/100 DC Readiness, the highest of the 20 scored sites in Lincoln County (a substation-adjacent site).
Does Lincoln County offer datacenter tax incentives?
Enterprise Zone tax credits; TIF available for DC construction in eligible areas.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lincoln County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" (score 22).
What are industrial electricity rates in Lincoln County?
Average industrial electricity is 7.63¢/kWh and commercial is 11.34¢/kWh in Lincoln 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 13, 2026 — GridCensus refreshes it monthly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “Datacenter candidate sites in Lincoln County, Wisconsin”, https://gridcensus.com/datacenter-sites/wisconsin/lincoln-county (data as of November 13, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
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