1 data center project in Joplin City
Who decides here: the City Council of Joplin City votes on zoning. The Jasper County may review big projects too.
In Joplin City
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Local votes and rules
🗺️ Zoning change
After a 7-hour hearing in January (annexation 6-3, rezoning 7-2), the council gave final approval to annex and rezone about 600 acres at Wildwood Ranch from homes to heavy industry for a possible data center. Resident petitions to force a public vote fell short in March.
Feb 17, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Joplin City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Barton County Electric Co-op, Inc. (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Missouri.
🙋 Open tasks here
- Which company will build and run the data center?
- How much power will it use? Reports range from 100 to 200 megawatts.
- How much water will it use per day?
- Will the city give tax breaks?