Data Centers in West Virginia
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West Virginia – Low-Risk, High-Incentive Colocation
West Virginia is a strong choice for organizations prioritizing operational resilience and cost control over hyper-connectivity. The state combines a very low natural disaster risk profile with compelling, data-center-specific tax incentives, offering a secure and financially advantageous alternative to more congested primary markets. This makes it ideal for secondary disaster recovery sites or for workloads that are not latency-sensitive but require high security and low operating costs.
West Virginia: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Solid regional connectivity, but lacks the density of major Tier 1 markets. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Connect via the nearest major hub, Northern Virginia. Private network extensions are available. |
| Power Cost | $0.06 - $0.08/kWh | Primarily coal-based generation contributes to historically competitive industrial power pricing. |
| Disaster Risk | Moderate (30.93 / 100) | Low overall score, with primary risks from weather events, not seismic activity. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | DC-specific sales/use tax exemptions and property tax abatements are available. |
| Sales Tax | 6.00% – as of September 2025 | Data center-specific exemptions can significantly reduce or eliminate this state base rate. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: The market is developing, with 2 providers operating across 3 data centers as of September 2025. Carrier choice is limited compared to major hubs, making it better suited for workloads that do not require extensive multi-carrier routing.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: As of September 2025, there are no direct public cloud on-ramps within West Virginia. Businesses connect to cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure via network extensions to the primary hub in Northern Virginia.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is not a feature of this market. Interconnection is typically managed privately or routed through major exchange points in adjacent markets like Ashburn, Virginia.
Bare Metal: Bare metal services are available from providers who can facilitate deployments in the region. Global providers like Hivelocity or ColoCrossing can service custom infrastructure needs.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates typically range from $0.06 to $0.08/kWh, as of September 2025. This pricing offers a significant operational cost advantage compared to more expensive power markets on the East Coast.
Power Grid Reliability: The state's power grid is predominantly supplied by coal-fired generation, providing a stable and predictable energy supply. Data center facilities are engineered with redundant feeds and substation support to ensure high levels of uptime.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers in West Virginia offer strategic proximity to the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia federal and tech corridors, but from a lower-cost, lower-risk location.
Regional Market Reach: From West Virginia, organizations can effectively serve a broad Appalachian and Mid-Atlantic region, reaching major population centers with acceptable latency for many applications.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: West Virginia provides significant, data center-specific tax incentives, including broad sales and use tax exemptions on equipment purchases. These programs are designed to directly lower the substantial capital investment required to build and equip a new facility.
Natural Disaster Risk
West Virginia has a moderate natural disaster risk profile, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 30.93 out of 100 as of September 2025. The primary environmental threats are weather-related, including riverine flooding, winter weather, strong wind, and hail. The risks from hurricane-related wind and flooding are secondary, and seismic risk is very low.
