Readiness Score • 2026 Assessment

Kansas City MO
AI Readiness Index

Composite readiness score for Kansas City MO covering power availability, fiber proximity, cooling infrastructure, and regulatory velocity.

Summary54 Data Sources

Is Kansas City MO a good location for an AI data center?

Kansas City MO scores 79/100 on our AI Readiness Index, earning a "B" rating. Key factors include a 65/100 power score (based on $0.045/kWh local rates), 85/100 fiber connectivity, and 88/100 for permit velocity.

Key Data Points

  • Overall Score: 79/100 (Band B)
  • Power Score (TTPS): 65/100
  • Fiber Score: 85/100
  • Permit Velocity: 88/100

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79
Band B
65
Power Score
85
Fiber Density
90
Cooling Efficiency
88
Permit Velocity

Site Selection Analysis: Kansas City MO

Kansas City MO is a Tier 2 Market with a composite readiness score of 79/100. This market is suitable for deployment with minor infrastructure investments.

Power Infrastructure

Local power costs of $0.045/kWh place Kansas City MO 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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