Data Centers in Montana
10 locations found
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Vision Net Bozeman
112 North Black Avenue, Bozeman
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Montana Opticom Bozeman
144 Quail Run Road, Four Corners
- PD
Parsec Data Management Billings
3450 Gabel Road, Billings
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Vision Net Billings 2
1030 Central Avenue, Billings
- VN
Vision Net Billings 1
222 North 32nd Street, Billings
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Yellowstone Regional Internet Exchange Billings
222 North 32nd Street, Billings
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Vision Net Helena
1084 Helena Avenue, Helena
- ND
North Data Center Great Falls
417 Central Avenue, Great Falls
- AC
Advanced Communications Technology Colstrip
227 Power Road, Colstrip
- VN
Vision Net Missoula
110 East Broadway Street, Missoula
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Montana – Low-Cost Power & Zero Sales Tax
Montana is a strong choice for compute-intensive operations that prioritize low, predictable operating costs. The state's combination of exceptionally cheap power, zero sales tax, and data center-specific incentives delivers significant financial advantages for workloads that are not hyper-sensitive to latency. This makes it ideal for backup, disaster recovery, and large-scale data processing.
Montana: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Solid connectivity for a secondary market, suitable for many standard business applications. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest hubs are in Salt Lake City or Seattle; access via private network extensions. |
| Power Cost | $0.05–$0.07/kWh (Industrial) | Among the lowest rates in the nation, directly reducing operational expenses. |
| Disaster Risk | Moderate (59.12/100) | Primary risks are localized weather events; avoids major coastal or seismic zone hazards. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | Local governments may offer property tax abatements to attract data center investment. |
| Sales Tax | 0.00% | No state sales tax, providing significant savings on hardware and software purchases. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Montana's network environment is characteristic of a growing secondary market. It provides reliable connectivity sufficient for regional business needs, though direct access to top-tier interconnection hubs requires transit to neighboring states.
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: The state is served by over 4 carriers, as of September 2025, with several carrier-neutral facilities available for colocation.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: There are no direct public cloud on-ramps within Montana. Businesses connect to cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), and Microsoft Azure through network providers offering private links to major hubs such as Salt Lake City or Seattle.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is limited within the state. Most network traffic is exchanged through private peering arrangements or routed through major IXPs in Denver and Salt Lake City.
Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available, with providers like Hivelocity and ColoCrossing offering services that can be deployed in the region.
Power Analysis
Montana offers some of the most competitive power pricing in North America, backed by a grid with a growing share of renewable energy.
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates range from $0.05 to $0.07 per kWh, as of September 2025. These low costs create a compelling economic case for energy-intensive computing. The state's power mix is 57% low-carbon and renewables, as of September 2025.
Power Grid Reliability: The power grid is well-engineered to support the state's industrial and agricultural base. Data centers in established corridors can access redundant power feeds from multiple substations, ensuring high levels of uptime.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Montana's business climate is defined by low taxes and a strategic location for serving the Mountain West region of the United States.
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers in Montana serve local and regional industries, including government, healthcare, and an emerging tech sector. They provide low-latency infrastructure for businesses operating within the state.
Regional Market Reach: From Montana, businesses can effectively serve markets across the Northwestern United States, including Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas, as well as parts of Western Canada.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The state’s primary financial benefit is its complete lack of a state sales tax, which eliminates a major capital expense when purchasing servers and other IT hardware. Furthermore, data center-specific property tax abatements can substantially lower long-term fixed costs.
Natural Disaster Risk
Montana has a Moderate natural disaster risk profile, with an overall FEMA National Risk Index score of 59.12 out of 100, as of September 2025. The risk landscape is dominated by weather-related events rather than catastrophic geological threats.
Key risks include:
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Riverine Flooding
- Tornado
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
