Data Centers in Missouri
At least 21 data centers have been tracked across Missouri — the 21st state by data-center buildout in the country by capacity.
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Every one of those 21 data centers draws power and water from the same grid you rely on — reshaping where Missouri rates, land use, and water go, whether or not anyone put it to a vote. Here’s what that means, and what you can do about it.
Statewide, an industry analysis counts about 48 operational and 36 planned or under‑construction data centers in Missouri, plus an estimated $83 million in projected 10‑year tax revenue — the map below shows the 21 we’ve pinned so far, so help us map the rest. Statewide totals: American Edge Project & TECNA, Dec 2025.
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No new reports near Missouri in the last 30 days — checked hourly, last checked Oct 27, 04:10 UTC. Cameras only get on the map when someone looks: be the one.
What these facilities actually do
Hyperscale data centers aren’t ordinary warehouses. Each one draws megawatts of power and millions of gallons of water, and locks in decades of tax abatements — deals routinely approved with little public scrutiny. Across Missouri, that’s 21 facilities quietly reshaping the grid, water table, and tax base. See how the buildout works and where the power and water go.
How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks #21 of 52 states and territories by tracked data-center capacity — part of a fast-growing national footprint. Nationwide, we have tracked over 2,000 megawatts and counting. Nearby by camera count: Florida (18), New Mexico (16), Utah (22), Wyoming (23).
The latest from Missouri
- St. Joseph, MO Council to Vote on Contract Funding Data-Center Zoning Legal Help
- St. Joseph Council to Vote on Hiring Renew Missouri for Data Center Oversight
- Missouri power grid faces costly upgrades as AI data centers drive electricity demand
- Jackson County, MO — County Legislature 2026-10-19
- St. Joseph, Mo. Council to Vote on $10,750 Contract for Data-Center Outreach, Zoning Legal Work
On camera in Missouri — each opens right here on GridWatch:
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What you can do in Missouri
You don’t have to accept it — and you don’t have to be anti-growth to demand accountability. File a public records request to learn a project’s power draw, water use, and abatement terms, speak up at a city-council meeting, and see the full playbook on our Take Action page.
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Join the fight ↗Data centers by city in Missouri
We track 7 Missouri cities and towns with tracked data centers — each with its own local report: