Data Centers in Iowa
25 locations found
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LightEdge DSM1
1435 Northridge Circle, Altoona
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LightEdge DSM2
1401 Northridge Circle, Altoona
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Edged Des Moines
9100 Southeast Four Mile Drive, Ankeny
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Verizon PLEAIA
4500 Carlisle Road, Pleasant Hill
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Consolidated Communications Des Moines
400 Locust Street, Des Moines
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Cologix DSM1
666 Walnut Street, Des Moines
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Connect Des Moines 666 Walnut Street
666 Walnut Street, Des Moines
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NexGen Networks DSM01
666 Walnut Street, Des Moines
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InfoBunker Des Moines
3101 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines
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IP Pathways DSM1
3600 109th Street, Urbandale
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Windstream Wholesale Des Moines
3540 Southwest 61st Street, Des Moines
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OneNeck Clive
390 Northeast Alice's Road, Waukee
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South Front Networks IowaFalls
10046 U.S. 65, Iowa Falls
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Cologix DSM2
1205 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls
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OneNeck Cedar Falls
1205 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls
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South Front Networks Waterloo
206 West 13th Street, Waterloo
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Heartland Technology Heartland
1151 12th Street, Jesup
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South Front Networks IA-Emery
16455 Lark Avenue, Mason City
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Enseva Hiawatha
755 Metzger Drive, Hiawatha
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Ark Data Centers Iowa
5055 Rec Drive, Marion
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South Front Networks Davenport
2814 North Clark Street, Davenport
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CyrusOne Council Bluffs
4700 Gifford Road, Council Bluffs
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Bluebird Network Quad Cities
2701 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf
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Long Lines Broadband Sioux City
4647 Stone Avenue, Sioux City
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FiberComm 713 Nebraska
713 Nebraska Street, Sioux City
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Iowa – Resilient & Cost-Effective Infrastructure
Iowa is a prime market for enterprises prioritizing low operational costs, high resilience, and significant scalability. The state's combination of affordable power, generous tax incentives, and a very low risk of natural disasters makes it a strategic choice for businesses where uptime and total cost of ownership are critical.
Iowa: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Strong regional connectivity with diverse long-haul fiber routes. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest hubs are Chicago and Kansas City; private network extensions are common. |
| Power Cost | $0.07 - $0.09/kWh | Mix is ~60% renewables, primarily wind, offering stable and predictable energy pricing. |
| Disaster Risk | Moderate (43.14) – as of September 2025 | Very low overall risk score with manageable, well-understood seasonal threats. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | DC-specific sales and use tax exemptions available for significant investments. |
| Sales Tax | 6.00% Iowa sales tax – as of September 2025 | State-level sales tax applies to non-exempt purchases and services. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: The Iowa market features over 10 providers operating within 24 data centers, as of September 2025. This ensures healthy competition and diverse connectivity options in key colocation facilities, most of which operate on a carrier-neutral basis.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Iowa does not have any public direct cloud on-ramps, as of September 2025. Businesses connect to hyperscale clouds via private network extensions, such as PNI or wavelength services, to major interconnection hubs like Chicago or Kansas City.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is limited within the state. The majority of network peering occurs privately between carriers or is routed through major exchange points in nearby metropolitan markets.
Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are readily available from providers serving the Midwest. Deployments can be sourced from national providers like Hivelocity and ColoCrossing to support compute-intensive workloads.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates in Iowa typically range from $0.07 to $0.09 per kWh, as of September 2025. This competitive pricing, driven by a high concentration of wind energy, provides significant operational savings for power-dense deployments.
Power Grid Reliability: The state's power grid is well-engineered and reliable, particularly in the corridors where data centers are clustered. The grid benefits from a diverse energy mix, with approximately 60% renewables, which enhances stability and cost predictability.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers in Iowa are strategically located to serve the financial services, insurance, and advanced manufacturing industries centered in cities like Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. This proximity provides low-latency connectivity for local and regional business operations.
Regional Market Reach: From Iowa, organizations can effectively serve a large portion of the central United States, reaching major markets like Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Omaha with minimal latency.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Iowa provides a significant sales and use tax exemption on data center equipment, computers, and cooling systems. This incentive dramatically lowers the initial capital expenditure and ongoing hardware refresh costs for large-scale operators.
Natural Disaster Risk
Iowa has a moderate natural disaster risk profile, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 43.14, as of September 2025. The environment is stable and free from major seismic or hurricane threats, which simplifies disaster recovery planning. The primary risks are weather-related and include severe wind from thunderstorms (tornado), winter weather, hail, and drought.
