Readiness Score • 2026 Assessment

Des Moines IA
AI Readiness Index

Composite readiness score for Des Moines IA covering power availability, fiber proximity, cooling infrastructure, and regulatory velocity.

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Is Des Moines IA a good location for an AI data center?

Des Moines IA scores 80/100 on our AI Readiness Index, earning a "B" rating. Key factors include a 69/100 power score (based on $0.045/kWh local rates), 85/100 fiber connectivity, and 88/100 for permit velocity.

Key Data Points

  • Overall Score: 80/100 (Band B)
  • Power Score (TTPS): 69/100
  • Fiber Score: 85/100
  • Permit Velocity: 88/100

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80
Band B
69
Power Score
85
Fiber Density
90
Cooling Efficiency
88
Permit Velocity

Site Selection Analysis: Des Moines IA

Des Moines IA is a Tier 2 Market with a composite readiness score of 80/100. This market is suitable for deployment with minor infrastructure investments.

Power Infrastructure

Local power costs of $0.045/kWh place Des Moines IA at the lowest end of the national cost curve. As a Tier 2 market, interconnection queues are typically shorter than Ashburn or Silicon Valley.

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