Wildwood Ranch Data Center

Status: Permitted / Pre-Construction Phase (Rezoning Approved) | Location: Southwest corner of S Central City Rd & W 20th St, Joplin, Missouri, 64804, USA

Project Overview

Wildwood Ranch Data Center is a planned data center development designed to support the growing demand for digital infrastructure, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other high-performance workloads. The project is expected to provide modern data center capacity with a focus on reliable power, advanced cooling systems, high-speed connectivity, and operational resilience. Its development reflects the increasing importance of strategically located data center campuses capable of supporting enterprise customers, cloud service providers, and technology companies. Wildwood Ranch is positioned to contribute to the expansion of the regional digital economy by creating additional capacity for data-intensive applications and future technology growth. As demand for AI infrastructure and cloud services continues to accelerate, the project highlights the broader trend toward developing large-scale, next-generation data center facilities with the infrastructure needed to support higher computing densities and evolving customer requirements. Further details regarding the project's total capacity, development timeline, and technical specifications may be disclosed as the project progresses.

Quick Facts

Field	Value
Project Name	Wildwood Ranch Data Center
Location	Southwest corner of S Central City Rd & W 20th St, Joplin, Missouri, 64804, USA
Status	Permitted / Pre-Construction Phase (Rezoning Approved)
Commissioning	Phased rollouts subject to electric power feasibility and final development plan approvals
Total IT Load	200 MW (Targeted potential capacity)
Total Capacity	200 MW+ fully built-out potential
Tier Level	Designed for Tier III / AI-Ready redundant standards
Project Type	Greenfield Hyperscale / AI Data Center Campus

City Profile

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City Name	Joplin
Population	53,605 (2024 estimate)
Urban Agglomeration	204,787 (Joplin Metropolitan Statistical Area)
City GDP	Not officially published as a standalone city GDP; the Joplin metro economy is estimated at approximately US$10 billion+
Per Capita Income	US$32,024
City Tier	Tier 3 / Regional Economic Hub
Key Strengths	Healthcare; Manufacturing; Logistics; Education; Retail; Mining; Transportation; Regional Connectivity

Companies Involved

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Developer / Operator	Wildwood Ranch, LLC
Strategic Infrastructure Partner	City of Joplin & Southwest Missouri Regional Partners
Construction Contractor	To be determined upon developer selection
MEP Engineering	Local and global consultants currently conducting engineering & grid assessments
Network Connectivity	On-site fiber optic head-ins and trunk lines connecting to national high-speed transcontinental corridors.
Power Infrastructure	Heavy grid feed planning with an on-site power feasibility study currently underway to confirm gigawatt-scale capacity.

Technical Specifications

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Power Capacity	200 MW continuous site allocation
UPS Redundancy	Distributed Redundant (N+1 and 2N configurations)
Cooling System	Closed-loop air cooling with planned direct-to-chip liquid cooling integration for dense AI clusters.
Connectivity	Carrier-neutral design featuring separate physical meet-me-rooms (MMRs) and multi-provider fiber entry.
PUE Target	Under 1.25
Energy Mix	Intent to coordinate clean energy matching and utility-backed green PPAs.

Milestones

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Announcement	Late 2025 (Annexation & Rezoning submitted)
Construction Start	Subject to final site design approvals
Phase 1 Go-Live	Projected 2028-2029
Full Buildout	Continuous phased timeline

Investment Details

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Total Investment	Part of a larger master-planned regional industrial development program
Funding	Private capital developer allocations and institutional technology infrastructure lines