Data Centers in Idaho
10 locations found
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Tonaquint Data Center Boise ID
10215 Emerald Street Boise ID 83704 USA, Boise
- TB
The Benaroya Company Boise
9700 Bethel Court Boise ID 83709 USA, Boise
- C
CoreSite Boise
9700 Bethel Court Boise ID 83709 USA, Boise
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Ark Data Centers Idaho 1
1450 South Eagle Flight Way Boise ID 83709 USA, Boise
- ID
Ark Data Centers Idaho 2
2653 South Victory View Way Boise ID 83709 USA, Boise
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Lumen Boise
2223 West Airport Way Boise ID 83705 USA, Boise
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Syringa Networks Boise
3795 Development Avenue Boise ID 83705 USA, Boise
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Lumen Boise 2
435 West McGregor Drive Boise ID 83705 USA, Boise
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Ziply ID1
2115 North Government Way Coeur D'Alene ID 83814 USA, Coeur D'Alene
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Neutron Coeur d'Alene
600 West Appleway Avenue Coeur D'Alene ID 83814 USA, Coeur D'Alene
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Idaho – Strategic Resilience for Modern Infrastructure
Executive Summary
Idaho serves as a high-security, low-risk destination for enterprises looking to diversify their infrastructure away from volatile coastal markets. Its combination of massive renewable energy reserves and aggressive tax incentives creates a stable, cost-efficient environment for high-density deployments.
Idaho: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Reliable regional backbone with expanding fiber routes. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest on-ramp hub is Salt Lake City. |
| Power Cost | $0.08/kWh – as of September 2025 | Industrial rates remain competitive and predictable. |
| Disaster Risk | Moderate (39.99) – as of September 2025 | High-altitude environment with localized geological risks. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | Sales tax exemptions and investment credits available. |
| Sales Tax | 6.00% – as of September 2025 | Mid-tier state sales tax rate. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
The local network landscape is purpose-built for reliability, serving as a critical bridge between the Pacific Northwest and the Intermountain West.
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 7 – as of September 2025. Facilities offer a rounded range of ~10 providers, including major national players like Lumen and Zayo.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions – as of September 2025. Direct physical on-ramps are not present locally. Enterprises typically reach AWS or Microsoft Azure via private wave extensions to Salt Lake City or Portland.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is limited within state lines as of September 2025. Most traffic exchanges occur via private interconnects or through regional hubs in Salt Lake City or Seattle.
Bare Metal: Local infrastructure supports bare metal deployments through providers like phoenixNAP and specialized regional operators as of September 2025.
Power Analysis
Idaho provides an attractive power profile for operators focused on sustainability and cost control.
Average Cost Of Power: $0.08/kWh – as of September 2025. The mix includes 69% renewables, primarily hydroelectric, which helps keep rates lower than the national average. This price stability provides a significant hedge against energy market volatility.
Power Grid Reliability: The grid is well-engineered and utilizes a redundant network of hydroelectric and thermal sources. Multi-substation support is standard for the primary data center corridors in Boise.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
The state has positioned itself as a business-friendly alternative to its more expensive neighbors.
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are centrally located near Boise and Coeur d'Alene. These sites provide low-latency support for the regional tech, aerospace, and agricultural sectors.
Regional Market Reach: Idaho acts as a strategic failover site and secondary hub for the larger Boise metro area and the Inland Empire.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Idaho offers a comprehensive sales tax exemption for qualifying data center equipment and building materials. This benefit significantly reduces the total cost of ownership for hardware intensive operations.
Natural Disaster Risk
Idaho presents a favorable risk profile for long-term data storage and critical backup operations.
Risk Summary: Moderate (39.99/100) – as of September 2025.
Primary Hazards: Wildfire, Earthquake, Riverine Flooding, Winter Weather, and Landslide.
Risk Context: While the overall risk is moderate, the state is entirely free from coastal flooding and hurricane threats. Geological risks are managed through modern seismic building standards.
