Live · updated 78 min ago State Data Center Market · AVOID ·
| Market | Verdict | ISO | Excess Power | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | AVOID | MISO | 45.7 | 44.3 |
| Altoona | AVOID | MISO | 45.2 | 42.9 |
| Sioux City | AVOID | MISO | 44.7 | 33.1 |
| West Des Moines | AVOID | MISO | 44.5 | 42.1 |
| Des Moines | AVOID | MISO | 44.2 | 43.5 |
| Cedar Falls | AVOID | MISO | 43.3 | 33.3 |
Council Bluffs: Council Bluffs operates as a modest regional data center hub with structural constraints that merit caution. The market comprises 16 tracked facilities delivering 1,110 MW of capacity, anchored by Google's six-facility footprint and CyrusOne's dominant five-facility presence across two entity structures. Power availability remains the binding constraint: the DCPI excess-power score of 43/100 indicates tight supply margins, while the constraint score of 45/100 confirms that infrastructure limitations—not demand—will shape investment returns. This dual weakness signals a market where… (continued for PRO subscribers)