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I ranked 11 high-protein yogurts. My favorite had as much protein as a can of tuna.

28 October 2026 at 14:38
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I compared 11 high-protein yogurts from brands including Chobani and Siggi's.

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  • Protein products have been taking over grocery aisles, from popcorn to cereal.
  • Yogurt is naturally protein-rich, but some brands offer products with added whey or plant protein.
  • I ranked 11 different high-protein yogurts and thought Chobani, Ratio, and Oikos were the best.

Protein has entered every corner of the pantry as consumers aim to build or avoid losing muscle.

There's protein popcorn, protein cereal, and even protein water. If a food product did not already contain protein, it does now, thanks to gym bros, social media, and Ozempic.

Yogurt is naturally high in protein, but some brands are taking extra steps to ensure their yogurts — or dairy snacks, as some are labeled — have as much protein as possible.

To see if they actually taste good, I compared 11 different high-protein yogurts from my local store's dairy selection and ranked them from least favorite to top pick.

I ranked the yogurts based on taste and protein content. I considered any yogurt with over 12 grams of protein per serving — the equivalent of two eggs — to be "high-protein."

Other brands, like Fage, also offer vanilla-flavored high-protein yogurts, but I only ranked ones I could find at my local store in New York City.

Do we really need to be this obsessed with protein? Probably not. But if you're looking for easy ways to help meet your nutrient goals — or you just want a delicious-tasting snack — here's how some of the top brands of high-protein yogurts compare.

11. Too Good Blended
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Cost: $1.99 for 5.3 ounces

Calories: 80 calories

Protein: 12 grams

Too Good Blended is marketed as a low-fat, low-sugar yogurt; it contains 2 grams of each. A container costs $1.99, an average for single-portion yogurts.

It has 12 grams of protein, equivalent to two eggs.

To me, Too Good Blended tasted chalky.
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Upon opening the cup, it smelled tart, and I could see vanilla bean powder in the yogurt, suggesting the flavoring was on the more natural side.

However, I thought the taste seemed artificial. The texture was a bit runny, even though the yogurt had some separated whey that needed to be mixed in. Even though it was a bit liquid, this yogurt felt dry and had a grainy texture.

To me, it tasted like chalk.

Rating: 3/10

10. Too Good Zero Sugar
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Cost: $1.99 for 5.3 ounces

Calories: 70 calories per container

Protein: 13 grams

Also from the Too Good brand, Too Good Zero Sugar offers a similar yogurt, minus the 2 grams of sugar in the Too Good Blended.

With 5.4 calories per gram of protein, this yogurt is the best of the 11 I tried for people looking to increase their protein intake while staying low on calories.

I thought Too Good Zero Sugar wasn't much better than Too Good Blended.
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Despite its favorable nutrient values, Too Good Blended was nowhere near my favorite in this ranking.

Compared to some of the other yogurts, it was tartier, runnier, and more artificial-tasting. Although I didn't love the taste, it was still better than Too Good Blended's.

Rating: 4/10

9. Chobani Greek Yogurt
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Cost: $1.99 for 5.3 ounces

Calories: 110 calories per container

Protein: 12 grams

My go-to before this experiment was Chobani Greek Yogurt, a staple nonfat Greek yogurt. While I enjoy this regularly, after comparing it to so many options, I was surprised to see it rank so low in my ranking.

The yogurt has one of the highest sugar contents in the experiment, at 9 grams per container, tied with Icelandic Provisions and Siggi's. It is also the least protein-efficient for those looking to stay low on calories while increasing protein intake. It has over 9 calories per gram of protein, which is higher than any other protein in this ranking.

Chobani's Greek Yogurt almost tasted like spoiled milk.
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This tastes like Greek yogurt, big time. Intensely tartier than the rest, the combination of Chobani's Greek yogurt with its very mild vanilla flavoring almost tasted like spoiled milk to me.

It was also very runny, which I don't always look for when grabbing a yogurt for a stand-alone snack — as a granola bowl base, however, I do prefer to go for something a bit more liquidy. Of course, this comes down to personal preference.

While it used to be my go-to option, I think I'd rather go for some of the other options I tasted.

Rating: 5/10

8. Yoplait Protein
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Cost: $1.79 for 5.6 ounces

Calories: 100 calories per container

Protein: 15 grams

Yoplait's Protein yogurt offering was the most surprising to me, nutrients-wise. Being the cheapest of all 11 I tried, the yogurt packs a solid 15 grams of protein while having 3 grams of sugar.

It's also a larger size, at 5.6 ounces per container, so in terms of volume, you get the most bang for your buck.

Yoplait Protein surprised me.
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I was skeptical about how Yoplait's Protein yogurt would stack up — I typically consider it a traditional yogurt brand rather than a protein-focused snack. But I was pleasantly surprised.

When I opened the cup, I was instantly hit by a strong vanilla scent that reminded me of ice cream.

While the texture was both thick and airy, it was also a bit grainy, and I thought the yogurt tasted a little artificial and bland compared to some of the other brands.

So while I probably wouldn't seek it out over others on this list, it's still a good snack option.

Rating: 6/10

7. Oikos Triple Zero
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Cost: $1.99 for 5.3 ounces

Calories: 90 calories per container

Protein: 15 grams

Oikos' Triple Zero name tells you everything you need to know: The snack has zero sugar, zero artificial sweeteners, and zero fat.

It's the only one on this list with both zero sugar and zero fat.

It is also one of the more protein-efficient options at 6 calories per gram of protein.

Despite its nutrient values, Oikos Triple Zero didn't wow me.
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Oikos Triple Zero had one of the most unique flavors of the yogurts on this list. When I opened it, I was immediately hit by a slightly funkier smell than some of the other yogurts.

After mixing the yogurt, which had separated a bit, the Oikos Triple Zero had a very rich and full texture. Its vanilla flavoring tasted different than some of the others on this list — it almost seemed smokier.

While I rated it the same as the Yoplait Protein, its nutrient values gave it a boost for me, hence why it's ranked higher.

Rating: 6/10

6. Siggi's Skyr
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Cost: $2.39 for 5.3 ounces

Calories: 110 calories per container

Protein: 16 grams

Another of my usual go-tos, Siggi's nonfat Skyr — a type of strained yogurt — had some of the highest sugar content on the list, tied with Chobani Greek Yogurt and Icelandic Provisions.

The yogurt is also on the more expensive side at $2.39 for a regular 5.3-ounce container.

Siggi's Skyr was very different from some of the less-yogurt-y options.
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Flavored with a visible vanilla bean, Siggi's Skyr had the best vanilla flavor of all the yogurts I tested. While it was very tart and not sweet at all — which surprised me since it had 9 grams of sugar — the vanilla flavor still shone through.

In terms of texture, Siggi's reminded me a lot of ice cream, both in appearance and in feel.

I'll buy this again, but out of the 11, it didn't make my top five.

Rating: 7/10

5. Dannon's Light + Fit
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Cost: $1.89 for 5.3 ounces

Calories: 80 calories per container

Protein: 12 grams

Dannon's Light + Fit yogurt was my favorite discovery from this experiment. Having never heard of it before, I was impressed by this nonfat yogurt, which packs 12 grams of protein in 80 calories.

While it does have 7 grams of sugar, I found that the flavor in this yogurt justified it.

Even with very low calories, Light + Fit was still tasty, and I really liked its texture.
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Dannon's Light + Fit's texture was one of the most memorable. As the name says, this yogurt is indeed light. It was much airier than all the others, which also made it a bit runny.

It was also very sweet, almost falling into the category of dessert-adjacent yogurts that I would put Ratio's in.

Rating: 8/10

4. Oikos Pro
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Cost: $2.79 for 5.3 ounces

Calories: 140 calories per container

Protein: 20 grams

Oikos' higher-protein yogurt offering, Oikos Pro, is a much more protein-dense offering, having 20 grams of protein in a 5.3-ounce container, or a little more than three eggs. The yogurt also has 0% fat and 3 grams of sugar.

It is also, however, one of the most expensive, at $2.79 for a regular 5.3-ounce cup. It's tied with Ratio for the most expensive in this ranking, being a full dollar more than some of the other options.

Oikos Pro is a perfect post-workout snack.
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When you open a cup of Oikos Pro, you smell mild vanilla, which translates into a very tasty yogurt with a flavor that stays on your tongue longer than others.

The texture was also very rich and moist, while not being runny.

This texture also made it the most filling of the yogurts I tested, and it would make for the perfect post-workout snack.

Rating: 8/10

3. Icelandic Provisions
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Cost: $1.99 for 5.3 ounces

Calories: 130 calories per container

Protein: 15 grams

While not labeled as a high-protein yogurt, Icelandic Provisions' Skyr has 15 grams of protein, placing it in the medium-high tier among yogurts.

It's tied with Chobani and Siggi's for the highest sugar content, with all three at 9 grams.

Icelandic Provisions was one of my favorites.
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Icelandic Provisions is a skyr yogurt like Siggi's. It is similar in taste and texture, but I found it a bit sweeter and less tart, with a nuttier flavor, which I really enjoyed.

This rich, full-flavored yogurt was one of my favorites out of the 11.

Rating: 9/10

2. Ratio Protein
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Cost: $2.79 for 5.3 ounces

Calories: 170 calories per container

Protein: 25 grams

With a whopping 25 grams of protein — nearly as much as half a chicken breast — Ratio Protein had by far the most protein content of all the products I tested. It was also the most expensive, tied with Oikos Pro at $2.79 a cup.

The product, labeled as a "yogurt-cultured dairy snack" rather than yogurt due to the added vegetable-based fats in its recipe, is also the most calorie-dense, with 170 calories per cup.

While the Ratio recipe does not meet the FDA's definition of yogurt, its fermented nature, dairy components, and use of yogurt cultures earned it a spot on my list.

I will be looking to Ratio next time I need a quick protein-dense snack.
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Ratio Protein differs from the others in this list. Its taste is much milder, and it lacks the signature tartness of Greek yogurt.

The texture was also quite unique — I could best describe it as gooey. It's runnier and smoother than the rest, and its taste stays on your tongue for much longer.

To me, this just felt like dessert, and I easily forgot that I was having a meal's worth of protein.

While I gave this and the Icelandic Provisions a 9/10, the protein content and unique flavor and texture made me rank Ratio higher.

Rating: 9/10

1. Chobani Protein
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Cost: $2.39 for 6.7 ounces

Calories: 140 calories per container

Protein: 20 grams

Coming in at No. 1 is Chobani Protein, which has 20 grams of protein in a larger 6.7-ounce cup. While it's larger, its calorie content is in line with other yogurts in this ranking, like Oikos Pro, which has the same amount of protein. Like Oikos, Chobani Protein has about the same protein content as a 3-ounce can of tuna.

While the individual cup is pricier per unit, the larger size makes it cheaper per ounce, comparable to Dannon's Light + Fit.

Chobani Protein is one of three zero-sugar yogurts in this ranking, the others being Oikos Triple Zero and Too Good 0 Sugar.

Chobani Protein was by far my favorite.
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I was a fan of Chobani Protein before coming into this test — the high protein content and name recognition frequently earned it a spot in my fridge — but I entered this experiment ready to find a new favorite.

I didn't.

Although some of the other yogurts I tasted were surprising and very enjoyable, I still found Chobani Protein to be the best.

It is rich, thicker, and very filling. It has a hint of the signature Chobani Greek yogurt taste while skipping much of the tartness. I enjoyed the taste it left in my mouth the most out of all of the yogurts.

The only downside to this favorite is its slightly artificial taste from the zero-sugar sweeteners used to keep its sugar content low, but if you can move past that, you'll have an amazing post-workout bite or on-the-go snack at your disposal.

Rating: 10/10

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The states with the fewest and most data centers, ranked

23 October 2026 at 17:56
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An Amazon Web Services data center under construction in Sterling, Virginia. Virginia has the highest number of data centers of any state.

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  • The AI boom is accelerating data center development across the US.
  • Even states with few data centers are attracting major hyperscale projects.
  • Here's how all 50 US states rank by their number of operational data centers.

The data center business is booming in the US, and some states are feeling it more than others.

Data centers, which house the computing machines that power digital services, have been around for decades. However, the amount of computing power required to fuel the AI boom has accelerated their development and brought the industry into the mainstream.

This ranking was compiled by analyzing data from Data Center Map, an industry source that maps data center locations around the world. It shows a snapshot of its US database as of October 2026. Business Insider limited this ranking to fully operational data centers.

Data Center Map compiles its data from multiple sources and mainly tracks cloud and colocation service providers. Each data center it tracks has to have an initial capacity of at least 10 cabinets. While some states have hyperscale AI data centers, others have relatively small operations.

Firstly, data center operators and service providers add their own listings to market themselves. Data Center Map also monitors external databases and manually identifies any missing operators. It also handles requests from users who identify missing or outdated listings.

There is no federal requirement for data centers to register in a central database, so the figures should not be interpreted as a complete census of every data center in the country. Data Center Map also says it has a "more limited coverage on enterprise and government data centers."

Last year, Business Insider created its own US data centers map, which included estimated power usage, as part of an investigation into the industry.

Here are the states with the most operational data centers, ranked from least to most.

50. Vermont
Aerial view of a small town with a white church steeple, forested hills, and mountains under a cloudy sky.
Stowe, Vermont.

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Number of operational data centers: 3

Vermont's three operational data centers are located in Stowe, South Burlington, and Williston. The state has a limited electrical grid, according to the Vermont Natural Resources Council.

49. Alaska
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Anchorage, Alaska.

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Number of operational data centers: 4

Half of Alaska's operational data centers are located in Anchorage. The University of Alaska Fairbanks said that the high cost of electricity and network connections are some of the challenges for data center buildout in the state.

48. South Dakota
Waterfalls cascade over rocky ledges beside a stone-and-wood structure under a partly cloudy sky.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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Number of operational data centers: 5

Most of South Dakota's data centers are in Sioux Falls. Lawmakers in South Dakota rejected proposals for industry tax incentives in 2026 while enacting new restrictions on electricity and water use, according to the South Dakota Searchlight.

46. Maine (tie)
Green steel truss bridge spans a calm river beside rocky banks, vegetation, and red brick industrial buildings.
Brunswick, Maine.

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Number of operational data centers: 6

Maine has data centers in Portland, Brunswick, and Bangor.

Maine's Gov. Janet Mills signed an order in April to establish a data center advisory council to advise on large-scale data center development.

46. Delaware (tie)
Wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington, Delaware.

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Number of operational data centers: 6

Half of the data centers in Delaware are located in Wilmington.

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation in August requiring data centers to generate their own energy and cover infrastructure costs, WHYY reported.

44. West Virginia (tie)
Steel arch bridge spans a river beside a downtown skyline at dusk with reflections on the water.
Charleston, West Virginia.

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Number of operational data centers: 7

West Virginia's data centers are located in South Charleston, Bridgeport, Charleston, Star City, Petersburg, Nitro, and Berkeley Springs.

Having previously lacked the regulatory framework to approve or deny large-scale projects, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a data center development plan in August.

44. Rhode Island (tie)
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Providence, Rhode Island.

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Number of operational data centers: 7

All of Rhode Island's data centers are located in Providence.

The Providence Journal reported in April that one of the reasons Rhode Island has not been as attractive to data center developers is high energy costs.

42. Montana (tie)
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Billings, Montana.

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Number of operational data centers: 8

The majority of Montana's data centers are located in Billings.

Big Sky Digital Infrastructure is developing a 5,100-acre campus 30 miles north of Billings.

42. Hawaii (tie)
Honolulu waterfront skyline at dusk with Aloha Tower lit beside harbor water and office buildings.
Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Number of operational data centers: 8

Over half of Hawaii's data centers are in Honolulu.

The Honolulu Civil Beat reported that there are currently no hyperscale data centers in Hawaii.

41. Arkansas
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Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Number of operational data centers: 9

The city with the most data centers in Arkansas is Little Rock.

Google announced its first data center in the state, to be located in West Memphis, in 2025, while Avaio is developing a large-scale one near Little Rock.

39. New Hampshire (tie)
Aerial view of a riverfront city with brick mill buildings, downtown towers, highways, and autumn trees.
Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Number of operational data centers: 10

Manchester has three data centers, while the rest are spread across seven different cities.

A proposed data center in Nottingham was withdrawn earlier this year following local opposition, the New Hampshire Bulletin reported.

39. Idaho (tie)
Downtown Boise skyline and the Idaho State Capitol are lit by sunset beneath dramatic storm clouds.
Boise, Idaho.

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Number of operational data centers: 10

Four of Idaho's 10 data centers are located in Boise, followed by three in Coeur d'Alene.

Meta plans to operate a $1.2 billion data center in Kuna, which it broke ground on in 2022.

38. Louisiana
Workers in safety vests walk through a muddy construction site with cranes, barriers, and steel framing in the background.
Construction underway at River Bend, Hut 8's AI data center campus in Saint Francisville, Louisiana.

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Number of operational data centers: 12

The majority of Louisiana's data centers are located in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Meta is building its largest-ever data center in Richland Parish, which will house the multi-gigawatt AI cluster Hyperion.

37. North Dakota
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Fargo, North Dakota.

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Number of operational data centers: 13

Four of North Dakota's data centers are located in Fargo, followed by three in Ellendale.

There are some large-scale data center projects in the state, such as Applied Digital's 280-megawatt campus near Harwood.

36. Kansas
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Lenexa, Kansas.

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Number of operational data centers: 15

Nearly half of Kansas' operational data centers are located in Lenexa, which has seven of the state's 15 facilities.

Kansas is experiencing a surge in plans for large-scale data center development, including one by Dubai-based developer Damac Properties in Edgerton, Kansas, The Wall Street Journal reported.

35. Mississippi
Industrial facility grounds with utility poles, work trucks, and a Southaven water tower behind a large white building.
Work continues on a data center being built by SpaceXAI in Southaven, Mississippi.

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Number of operational data centers: 16

Six of Mississippi's operational data centers are located in Canton.

Amazon announced in April this year that it increased its total planned investment in its Mississippi data centers, including in Canton, to $25 billion.

33. New Mexico (tie)
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Los Lunas, New Mexico.

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Number of operational data centers: 20

Over half of New Mexico's data centers are located in Los Lunas.

Meta opened a data center in Los Lunas in 2019, which it has since expanded.

33. Connecticut (tie)
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Stamford, Connecticut.

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Number of operational data centers: 20

Connecticut's 20 operational data centers are spread across multiple cities, with the highest concentration in Stamford.

The Connecticut Mirror reported that lawmakers said the state's high electricity costs make it unattractive to data center developers.

32. Wyoming
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Cows graze in the area where the Prometheus Hyperscale Data Center will be built east of Evanston, Wyoming.

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Number of operational data centers: 22

All but two of Wyoming's data centers are located in Cheyenne, with the other two in Casper and Afton.

In 2012, Microsoft built its first data center in Cheyenne and has expanded its footprint there multiple times since.

31. Alabama
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Dusk Over The Downtown Urban City Center of Huntsville Alabama

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Number of operational data centers: 23

Huntsville has the most operational data centers in Alabama.

Meta broke ground on its Huntsville campus in 2018.

30. South Carolina
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Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

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Number of operational data centers: 26

Moncks Corner has the most operational data centers in South Carolina, accounting for 11 of the state's 26 facilities.

Google has three facilities in South Carolina, where it first made its footprint in 2007.

29. Maryland
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Baltimore, Maryland.

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Number of operational data centers: 27

Baltimore has the most operational data centers in Maryland, followed by Frederick.

Amazon is developing a new data center campus in Frederick, Maryland.

28. Kentucky
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Louisville, Kentucky.

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Number of operational data centers: 32

Louisville has the most operational data centers in Kentucky, with 13 of the state's 32 facilities.

Mason County, Kentucky, recently signed a development agreement for a Meta hyperscale data center, as reported by LEX 18.

27. Utah
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Meta data center campus complex in Eagle Mountain.

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Number of operational data centers: 35

Salt Lake City has the most operational data centers in Utah, followed by Bluffdale, Eagle Mountain, and West Jordan.

Meta operates a campus in Eagle Mountain, and the National Security Agency operates one located near Bluffdale.

25. Oklahoma (tie)
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Construction of a 500-acre data center in Owasso, Oklahoma.

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Number of operational data centers: 36

Most of Oklahoma's data centers are located in Tulsa, followed by Oklahoma City and Pryor.

Google operates a facility in Pryor and is developing additional locations in the state.

25. Nebraska (tie)
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Google data center in Papillion, Nebraska.

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Number of operational data centers: 36

Omaha has the most operational data centers in Nebraska, with 11, followed by Papillion and Springfield, each with 8.

Google has campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, and Papillion.

24. Wisconsin
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Microsoft's data center project in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, on November 13, 2025.

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Number of operational data centers: 41

Wisconsin's 41 data centers are spread across several cities, with Milwaukee and Madison hosting the most.

Microsoft finished building an AI data center in Mount Pleasant in June.

23. Massachusetts
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The Markley Group data center in Lowell.

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Number of operational data centers: 46

Marlborough has the most operational data centers in Massachusetts, with six, followed by Boston with five, and Cambridge and Waltham with four each.

CBS News reported that the biggest, the Markley data center, is in Lowell.

21. Missouri (tie)
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Kansas City, Missouri.

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Number of operational data centers: 47

Missouri's 47 operational data centers are spread across eight cities, with Kansas City accounting for most of them.

Axios reported in September that most of Missouri's planned data center expansion is concentrated in the Kansas City metropolitan area, citing research by Cleanview.

21. Minnesota (tie)
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Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Number of operational data centers: 47

Minnesota's 47 data centers are spread across 21 cities, with Minneapolis accounting for 15, followed by Eden Prairie, St. Paul, Shakopee, and Minnetonka.

Google announced earlier this year that it plans to build a data center in Pine Island.

20. Nevada
Aerial view of a large construction site with a partially built structure in a dry hilly desert landscape.
The Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Several companies are building facilities in an area about 15 miles east of downtown Reno in this development project named the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center including data storage facilities from Switch. Apple is also building a data storage facility nearby in the Reno Technology Park (Photo by David Butow/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Number of operational data centers: 51

More than half of Nevada's data centers are located in Las Vegas.

Switch has plans to expand its Citadel Campus at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, which the company says will have gigawatts of power capacity upon completion.

19. Indiana
NEW CARLISLE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 2: In this handout provided by Amazon, a technician works at an Amazon Web Services AI data center in New Carlisle, Indiana on October 2, 2025.
A technician works at an Amazon Web Services AI data center in New Carlisle, Indiana.

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Number of operational data centers: 51

Indiana's 51 operational data centers are spread across 11 cities, with Indianapolis leading and New Carlisle following.

18. Tennessee
Industrial construction site behind a chain-link fence with heavy equipment, trucks, tall towers, and drifting smoke.
Construction at an xAI data center in Memphis on April 25, 2025.

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Number of operational data centers: 53

Nashville has the largest concentration of Tennessee's 53 operational data centers.

Elon Musk's xAI describes its Colossus facility in Memphis as the world's largest AI supercomputer.

16. Michigan (tie)
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Construction of a data center developed by Related Digital for Oracle and OpenAI in Saline, Michigan.

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Number of operational data centers: 58

Michigan's 58 data centers are spread across 27 cities, with Southfield accounting for the most.

Part of the Stargate Project, Related Digital kicked off construction of a $16 billion data center called "The Barn" in Saline Township in June.

16. Colorado (tie)
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QTS constructs a data center in Aurora in 2025.

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Number of operational data centers: 58

There are 14 data centers in operation in Denver, followed by 11 in Englewood, 7 in Centennial, and 7 in Colorado Springs.

QTS is expanding its 65-acre data center campus in Aurora, Colorado, Colorado Public Radio reported in July.

15. Iowa
Blue and gray edged facility building at 9100 behind a black security fence under clear sky.
The "Edged Des Moines" data center nears completion in Altoona, Iowa.

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Number of operational data centers: 69

Altoona and West Des Moines are among Iowa's leading data center locations, alongside Council Bluffs and Des Moines.

Google has had a campus in Council Bluffs since 2007, recently invested in its expansion, and has also kicked off a new one in Cedar Rapids.

14. North Carolina
Modern gray building with vertical concrete panels, flags, parked cars, landscaped rocks, trees, and lawn under cloudy sky.
Meta's data center in Forest City, taken in 2010 when it was formerly a Facebook data center.

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Number of operational data centers: 76

Charlotte has 24 data centers, the most in North Carolina, followed by Raleigh, Maiden, and Lenoir.

Apple operates a data center in Maiden, according to The Charlotte Observer. Google and Meta also operate data centers in the state.

12. Pennsylvania (tie)
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An Amazon Web Services construction project in Berwick.

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Number of operational data centers: 78

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have the largest concentrations of operational data centers in Pennsylvania.

In 2025, Amazon announced plans to invest at least $20 billion in the state to expand its data center operations.

12. New Jersey (tie)
Large windowless concrete building sits behind a black fence along a quiet street under a clear blue sky.
The Equinix NY5 data center in Secaucus, New Jersey.

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Number of operational data centers: 78

Secaucus and Piscataway are two of New Jersey's main data center hubs, alongside Jersey City.

Equinix operates a 129,436-square-foot data center in Secaucus, known as NY5.

11. Florida
Aerial view of a modern glass and concrete facility with orange accents beside a multi-lane highway.
The HostDime data center in Eatonville, Florida, is north of Orlando.

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Number of operational data centers: 113

Florida's 113 operational data centers are spread across 27 locations, with Miami accounting for the most at 33, followed by Tampa with 20, Jacksonville with 13, and Orlando with nine.

Data center provider HostDime has been based in the state since 2003 and is building a 100,000-square-foot facility in Eatonville.

10. Arizona
A data center under construction under a blue sky.
A QTS data center under construction in Phoenix in 2024.

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Number of operational data centers: 114

Phoenix contains 34 of Arizona's data centers, followed by Goodyear with 24, and Chandler with 17.

ABC 15 reported that companies such as Meta, Apple, and Microsoft all have campuses in Arizona.

9. Georgia
Aerial view of a large industrial complex under construction surrounded by parking lots, roads, forest, and power infrastructure.
A QTS data center complex in Fayetteville, Georgia, in 2024.

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Number of operational data centers: 123

Atlanta has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Georgia, with 43 facilities, followed by Lithia Springs with 25 and Social Circle with 10.

Google built its first data center in Georgia in 2007, and QTS is has one in Fayetteville.

8. Washington
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The Sabey Data Centers' Seattle Data Center campus in Tukwila, Washington.

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Number of operational data centers: 132

Quincy has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Washington, with 33 facilities, followed by Seattle with 31, Tukwila with 16, and East Wenatchee with 11.

Washington's Department of Ecology says Quincy and Wenatchee are popular spots because they have cheaper, reliable energy.

7. Oregon
Modern white industrial building with large dark windows, concrete walkway, rocks, and sparse landscaping under a clear blue sky.
The Facebook Inc. Prineville Data Center stands in Prineville, Oregon, U.S., on Monday, April 28, 2014. The Facebook Prineville Data Center features leading energy-efficient technology, including features such as rainwater reclamation, a solar energy installation for providing electricity to the office areas and reuse of heat created by the servers to heat office space. Photographer: Meg Roussos/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Number of operational data centers: 141

Hillsboro has the most operational data centers in Oregon, followed by Boardman, and then Umatilla and Prineville.

Oregon is home to Meta and Google's first-ever data centers: Meta built its in Prineville, and Google's The Dalles.

6. Illinois
Modern glass office building stands behind a wide road with parked cars and trees under a clear sky.
A CyrusOne data center in Aurora, Illinois.

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Number of operational data centers: 143

Chicago has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Illinois, with 49 facilities, followed by Elk Grove Village, which has 24. Lombard, Aurora, and DeKalb each have seven.

Companies such as Digital Realty Trust, Microsoft, Meta, and CyrusOne operate in Illinois.

5. New York
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The JPMorgan Chase data center in Orangeburg, New York.

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Number of operational data centers: 149

New York City is home to a large share of the state's operational data centers, with additional concentrations in Buffalo and Albany.

In July, New York was the first state to enact an executive order that imposed a statewide yearlong moratorium on hyperscale AI data centers.

4. Ohio
Aerial view of a large industrial construction site with rooftop equipment, rows of white units, cars, and surrounding fields.
The 5C Data Centers CMH01 on October 18, 2026 in Springfield, Ohio.

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Number of operational data centers: 189

Columbus has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Ohio, with Johnstown, Hilliard, and Cleveland also home to significant numbers of facilities.

Intel announced plans in 2022 for a major semiconductor manufacturing facility in New Albany, a suburb in central Ohio known as the "Silicon Heartland," which is already home to data centers operated by Amazon, Google, and Meta, as Business Insider previously reported.

3. California
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The Digital Realty SFO12 Data Center, center in the Rincon Hill neighborhood of San Francisco.

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Number of operational data centers: 285

Santa Clara has the largest concentration of operational data centers in California, with 75 facilities, followed by Los Angeles with 51 and San Jose with 26.

Major operators in Santa Clara include Digital Realty, Equinix, CoreSite, and Vantage Data Centers.

2. Texas
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The Stargate Oracle AI data center under construction on August 26, 2026 in Abilene, Texas.

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Number of operational data centers: 358

Of Texas's 358 operational data centers, 58 are located in Dallas, 42 in Houston, and 39 in San Antonio.

Earlier this year, Business Insider, citing research from Jones Lang LaSalle, reported that Texas is on track to become the largest data center market in the world by 2030.

Texas is home to some of the world's largest planned data center projects, such as Fermi America's Project Matador.

1. Virginia
Aerial view of large industrial data center buildings beside a river and surrounding suburban neighborhoods.
An Amazon Web Services data center in Aldie, Virginia.

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Number of operational data centers: 452

Northern Virginia is not only the largest data center market in the US but also in the world. Major operators in the state include Equinix, Digital Realty, Microsoft, Vantage Data Centers, and Amazon.

Ashburn has the largest concentration of operational data centers in Virginia, with 102 facilities, followed by Sterling with 84 and Manassas with 60.

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The world's best airlines to fly first class, ranked by passengers

23 October 2026 at 10:33
Stitch of Air France 777 and La Premeire.
The best first-class airlines

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  • Skytrax conducted a passenger satisfaction survey to determine the best airlines to fly first class.
  • Air France was named the best airline to fly first class for its 38-square-foot La Première suite.
  • Airlines across the industry are adding more premium offerings to attract higher-paying customers.

As airlines across the industry bolster their premium offerings to attract higher-paying passengers, first-class amenities are only getting more luxurious.

In some first-class cabins, travelers can enjoy private suites with double beds and food by Michelin-starred chefs. Other airlines offer spacious pods with multiple seating options and headrests with built-in speakers.

Between September 2025 and August 2026, travelers from over 100 nationalities filled out an airline passenger satisfaction survey conducted by Skytrax, an aviation rating company, to determine the best airlines to fly first class.

Here are the winning first-class carriers in Skytrax's 2026 World Airline Awards.

10. Qatar Airways
A dining set sits on the table of a First Class passenger booth inside an Airbus SAS A380 aircraft, operated by Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 first class.

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Qatar Airways made the top 10 of Skytrax's ranking with amenities such as an à la carte menu, Diptyque amenity kits, and loungewear from The White Company.

9. Qantas Airways
Qantas A380 First class

Qantas

First-class travelers on Qantas can enjoy perks like armchair seating with in-seat massages and a self-service bar and lounge.

8. ANA (All Nippon Airways)
First class on ANA All Nippon Airways.
First class on ANA All Nippon Airways.

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First class on ANA includes sliding doors, lie-flat seats, and lavish meals featuring items such as sashimi, wagyu beef, and miso soup.

7. Japan Airlines
A first class suite of an Airbus SE A350-1000 aircraft operated by Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines' A350-1000 first-class.

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First-class suites on Japan Airlines' Airbus A350-1000s come with double beds, headrests with built-in speakers, wardrobes, and 43-inch TVs.

6. Swiss International Air Lines
A first-class suite on Swiss International Air Lines.
A first-class suite on Swiss International Air Lines.

Swiss International Air Lines

Swiss International Air Lines' first-class cabins include armchairs that transform into lie-flat beds, pajamas designed by Zimmerli of Switzerland, and Cuvée Louise Champagne from Maison Pommery.

5. Cathay Pacific Airways
A first-class cabin on Cathay Pacific.
A first-class cabin on Cathay Pacific.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific's first-class suites feature luxuries like 600-thread-count sheets, BOSE noise-canceling headphones, and an extensive wine selection.

4. Emirates
First class on Emirates.
First class on Emirates.

Emirates

In addition to flying in private suites, first-class passengers on Emirates' Airbus A380 fleet also have access to a shower and lounge.

3. Lufthansa
A first-class suite on Lufthansa.
A first-class suite on Lufthansa.

Lufthansa

In a 2023 press release unveiling Lufthansa's new first-class suites, Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter said that the design "conveys the feeling of privacy and individuality similar to a hotel room." Skytrax named Lufthansa the third-best airline to fly first-class.

2. Singapore Airlines
A view of the first class seating area during a media tour onboard a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380
Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380 first-class.

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Singapore Airlines' first-class suites are spacious enough for a bed plus a reclining chair, and two suites can be combined into a double for two people. It's the runner-up in Skytrax's ranking of the best first-class airlines.

1. Air France
flight attendant sitting in air france first class.
Air France plans to unveil a new first-class cabin in late 2024.

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Skytrax named Air France, whose first-class cabins offer a nearly 38-square-foot La Première suite and food created by Michelin-starred chefs, the best airline for first-class travel.

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