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Data Centers in North Dakota

North Dakota is home to 23 data center facilities totaling 1,917 MW of capacity. 7 projects are under construction or planned.Explore the full breakdown of water usage, noise, tax incentives, and upcoming construction below.

Total facilities

23

Total capacity

1,917 MW

Water-cooled

11

Operating

16

Under construction

3

Planned

4

High-noise sites

5

Tax-incentivized

12

Est. jobs

4,006

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All Facilities in North Dakota (23)

FacilityStatusCapacityWater-cooledNoiseTax incentives
North Dakota Data Center 1
Unknown
Operating193 MWYesmoderateNo
North Dakota Data Center 13
Unknown
Operating180 MWYesmoderateYes
North Dakota Data Center 9
Unknown
Operating175 MWNohighYes
North Dakota Data Center 10
Unknown
Operating154 MWNohighYes
North Dakota Data Center 3
Unknown
Operating118 MWYeslowYes
North Dakota Data Center 2
Unknown
Operating108 MWYesmoderateYes
North Dakota Data Center 8
Unknown
Operating104 MWNomoderateNo
North Dakota Data Center 6
Unknown
Under Construction104 MWYeslowYes
North Dakota Data Center 22
Unknown
Operating104 MWNolowYes
North Dakota Data Center 7
Unknown
Planned86 MWNohighNo
North Dakota Data Center 14
Unknown
Operating80 MWNohighNo
North Dakota Data Center 15
Unknown
Planned79 MWYesmoderateNo
North Dakota Data Center 21
Unknown
Operating62 MWNomoderateNo
North Dakota Data Center 4
Unknown
Under Construction62 MWNomoderateNo
North Dakota Data Center 16
Unknown
Operating56 MWYesmoderateNo
North Dakota Data Center 20
Unknown
Planned49 MWYesmoderateNo
North Dakota Data Center 5
Unknown
Under Construction47 MWNomoderateYes
North Dakota Data Center 17
Unknown
Operating46 MWNomoderateYes
North Dakota Data Center 19
Unknown
Operating41 MWYesmoderateYes
North Dakota Data Center 11
Unknown
Operating29 MWNolowYes
North Dakota Data Center 23
Unknown
Operating17 MWYeshighNo
North Dakota Data Center 18
Unknown
Operating15 MWNolowYes
North Dakota Data Center 12
Unknown
Planned8 MWYeslowNo

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Water usage from data centers in North Dakota

11 of 23 data center facilities in North Dakota use water-based cooling, drawing an estimated 0 gallons per day combined. Water-cooled facilities rely on evaporative cooling towers, which can place strain on local water supplies — particularly during drought conditions. Residents near these sites may want to monitor local water utility reports and conservation measures.

Tax incentives for data centers in North Dakota

12 facilities in North Dakota receive local or state tax incentives. These incentives — often property tax abatements, sales tax exemptions on equipment, or utility rate discounts — are used to attract data center investment. Residents should understand how these agreements affect local tax revenue, school funding, and public services.

Noise impact from data centers in North Dakota

5 facilities in North Dakota are classified as high-noise sites, where cooling fans, HVAC systems, and backup generators may be audible from nearby homes. An additional 12 are rated moderate. Residents living within a few hundred feet of these facilities should be aware of potential low-frequency hum, especially at night when ambient noise is lower.

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