Antenna structures in Independence County, Arkansas
At a glance
Independence County, Arkansas has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them marked constructed. That is the 25th-largest count among the 75 Arkansas counties with registrations, and 1.3% of the state's 3,941. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1055605 near Newark at 140 m (459 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Independence County compare with the rest of Arkansas?
With 53 registrations, Independence County ranks 25th of 75 counties in Arkansas; Pulaski County leads the state with 293. The average registered overall height here is 81 m, roughly in line with the Arkansas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 140 m, is about 74% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Independence County?
The most common filed structure type in Independence County is tower (code TOWER), with 21 registrations (39.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (18) and guyed tower (6). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 37 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 5 canceled, 3 terminated and 3 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Independence County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Independence County, with 12 of the 53. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), CCATT LLC (3) and SBA Structures, LLC (2). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Independence County have registered structures?
Registrations in Independence County list 17 different city or place names. The most frequent are Batesville (28), Newark (3), Cave City (3), Cord (3) and Pleasant Plains (2).
Every registration
All 53 structures in Independence County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandtown · 1009325 | 225 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Newark · 1055605 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Batesville · 1037472 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Cushman · 1039088 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Batesville · 1319800 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Batesville · 1306869 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Cave City · 1021913 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Cord · 1308654 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Batesville · 1238852 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Mount Pleasant · 1241873 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Batesville · 1040541 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Batesville · 1305827 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Oil Trough · 1332785 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Pleasant Plains · 1295533 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Newark · 1314964 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Charlotte · 1321392 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Sulphur Rock · 1306794 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Batesville · 1056482 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 19 | Batesville · 1285941 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 20 | Cord · 1287307 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Cornerstone · 1041985 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 22 | Locust Grove · 1315153 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 23 | Pleasant Plains · 1227933 | 82 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 24 | Charlotte · 1305540 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Batesville · 1332542 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Floral · 1292721 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Batesville · 1275482 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Batesville · 1305564 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Batesville · 1316351 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 30 | Batesville · 1322593 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Batesville · 1325061 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Batesville · 1242404 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Batesville · 1248432 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Batesville · 1043783 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 35 | Cave City · 1206781 | 75 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 36 | Batesville · 1234791 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Cave City · 1056341 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Batesville · 1314476 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 39 | Batesville · 1306929 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Jamestown · 1038200 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Newark · 1020558 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Locust Grove · 1046365 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 43 | Batesville · 1285755 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Batesville · 1235815 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Batesville · 1021100 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 46 | Batesville · 1039089 | 57 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 47 | Batesville · 1039093 | 57 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 48 | Bastesville · 1312370 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Salado · 1021471 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Cord · 1323553 | 38 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 51 | Batesville · 1041123 | 24 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 52 | Batesville · 1267604 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | Batesville · 1267605 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Independence County, AR?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 53 registered antenna structures in Independence County, Arkansas, 37 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Independence County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Independence County is registration 1055605, a tower near Newark at 140 m (459 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Independence County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Independence County (12), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Independence County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (21 of 53 registrations), then lattice tower (18).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Independence County, Arkansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/arkansas/county/independence-county (data as of October 13, 2026).