MEDICINE LODGE
SubstationKansas · SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY
At a glance
MEDICINE LODGE is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, on SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 2 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #170822 | 115 kV | SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
| #170824 | 115 kV | SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 19.7 mi |
| #177686 | — | SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY | — | 1.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MEDICINE LODGE, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THISTLE | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Barber County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| UNKNOWN168686 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Pratt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN155852 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Kingman County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| EC Near Pratt | Greenfield | KS | Pratt | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.7 |
| UNKNOWN169202 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Barber County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.1 |
| EC Near Pratt | Greenfield | KS | Pratt | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.0 |
| EC Near Pratt | Greenfield | KS | Pratt | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| EC Near Pratt | Greenfield | KS | Pratt | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
How does MEDICINE LODGE compare with other substations in Kansas?
Kansas has 1,157 substation records in HIFLD, of which 45 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 9 named substations in the state are in MEDICINE LODGE's 115–229 kV band (20% of named stations). 33 sit in a higher band. 27 named substations in Kansas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 345 kV, and the state median is 345 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at MEDICINE LODGE?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 21.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near MEDICINE LODGE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Barber County, Pratt County, Kingman County, Pratt. The Kansas average across 2,352 scored sites is 53.2. 730 of those Kansas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is MEDICINE LODGE substation?
MEDICINE LODGE has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so MEDICINE LODGE is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to MEDICINE LODGE substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through MEDICINE LODGE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 21.6 miles.
Who owns MEDICINE LODGE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at MEDICINE LODGE belong to SOUTHERN PIONEER ELECTRIC COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is MEDICINE LODGE substation located?
MEDICINE LODGE is in Kansas at 37.2847, -98.5930. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Barber County, Pratt County, Kingman County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MEDICINE LODGE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MEDICINE LODGE. The highest-scoring is THISTLE at 64/100. Across Kansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.2.
Other 115 kV substations in Kansas
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “MEDICINE LODGE substation, Kansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kansas/medicine-lodge-8cf08932 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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