Data Centers in Louisiana
8 locations found
Verizon BNROLA
445 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge
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Lumen Metairie
3220 Lausat Street, Metairie
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Lumen New Orleans
1250 Poydras Street, New Orleans
Verizon NEWSLA
639 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans
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Cogent MSY01
650 Poydras Street, New Orleans
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NOLA Broadband Marrero
1612 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero
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EdgeConneX EDCSLI01
2070 Gause Boulevard East, Slidell
Verizon SHRWLA
724 Mcneil Street, Shreveport
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Louisiana – Resilient Infrastructure for Gulf Coast Reach
Louisiana offers a strategic location for businesses targeting the Gulf Coast and south-central United States, combining competitive tax incentives with a growing digital infrastructure. The state is best suited for companies requiring resilient colocation for disaster recovery or those serving regional industrial and commercial hubs. Deploying in Louisiana can significantly improve application performance and uptime for users across this vital economic corridor.
Louisiana: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Good regional connectivity, though lacking direct Tier-1 carrier hotels and cloud on-ramps. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | The nearest major cloud hubs are in Dallas and Houston. Private extensions are available. |
| Power Cost | $0.07/kWh – as of September 2025 | Power costs are competitive, supported by a grid dominated by natural gas generation. |
| Disaster Risk | Low (NRI Score: 22.14) – as of September 2025 | The state's overall risk profile is very low, though specific coastal hazards exist. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | Multiple programs include property tax abatement and rebates on data center equipment purchases. |
| Sales Tax | 4.45% (state) – as of September 2025 | The combined state and average local sales tax rate is a consideration for hardware purchases. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Louisiana’s connectivity is centered in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, providing a solid foundation for regional digital services.
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: The state is served by over 5 data center providers and numerous regional and national carriers, as of September 2025. Carrier-neutral facilities in key markets like Baton Rouge and New Orleans offer diverse network options.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Louisiana has no direct public cloud on-ramps from major providers, as of September 2025. Businesses requiring dedicated cloud access typically connect to the rich ecosystems in Dallas or Houston via private network interconnects (PNI) or wavelength services offered by local carriers.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The state is home to the DartPoints Bridge IX in Baton Rouge. This exchange facilitates local traffic peering, which can reduce latency and lower transit costs for businesses serving Louisiana-based users. Most national peering occurs in Dallas.
Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available from providers within the state's colocation facilities. Companies like Hivelocity offer dedicated server solutions that provide the performance needed for demanding applications.
Power Analysis
Louisiana's energy profile is characterized by cost-effective power and a grid heavily reliant on traditional fuel sources.
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial power is priced competitively at approximately $0.07/kWh, as of September 2025. This rate is below the national average and presents a significant operational cost advantage for high-density deployments.
Power Grid Reliability: The power grid, primarily fueled by natural gas, is well-engineered in the primary data center corridors of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Facilities are typically supported by redundant power feeds from separate substations to ensure high levels of uptime.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Louisiana provides a favorable business environment, particularly for data center operators and tenants, with strategic access to key Gulf Coast markets.
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are located near the commercial centers of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport. This proximity serves the state's significant industrial, energy, healthcare, and public sectors, enabling low-latency access to critical applications.
Regional Market Reach: From its central Gulf Coast position, Louisiana can effectively serve markets across the southeastern U.S., including Houston, Jackson, and Mobile. This makes it a valuable location for disaster recovery and secondary infrastructure for primary sites in Dallas or Atlanta.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Louisiana offers compelling financial incentives for technology investments. The state provides a specific rebate on the purchase or lease of data center equipment and eligibility for its Quality Jobs program, directly reducing both capital and operational expenses.
Natural Disaster Risk
Louisiana has a "Very Low" overall natural disaster risk rating, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 22.14, as of September 2025. While the composite score is low, operators must engineer for specific, high-impact regional hazards.
The primary risks for consideration are hurricanes, strong winds, tornadoes, and riverine flooding. Other notable risks include lightning, hail, and heatwaves. Careful site selection and facility hardening are standard practices to mitigate the impact of these potential events.
