Why this score?
Four weighted factors drive the Polk County risk score. Methodology is fully documented — each input is public data or a reasoned proxy.
Major in-county power generation (≥1,500 MW). Developers can site hyperscale campuses next to existing plants.
Southwest Florida WMD — growing population, rising water stress.
Urban/suburban mix. Few large parcels, mostly developed.
Known data center project in Polk County.
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