Antenna structures in Nevada County, California
At a glance
Nevada County, California has 57 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them marked constructed. That is the 35th-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 0.48% of the state's 11,860. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1065880 near Grass Valley at 61 m (199 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Nevada County compare with the rest of California?
With 57 registrations, Nevada County ranks 35th of 58 counties in California; Los Angeles County leads the state with 2,132. The average registered overall height here is 28 m, about 15% below the California average of 32 m. The tallest standing structure, at 61 m, is about 2.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Nevada County?
The most common filed structure type in Nevada County is tower (code TOWER), with 28 registrations (49.1%). It is followed by pole (12) and monopole (10). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 30 constructed, 13 terminated, 8 granted (not yet constructed), 4 canceled and 2 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 Nevada County?
Sacramento Valley Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Nevada County, with 7 of the 57. The next largest are CALIFORNIA, STATE OF (6), NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. (5) and American Towers LLC (3). 22 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Nevada County have registered structures?
Registrations in Nevada County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Grass Valley (20), Truckee (15), Nevada City (9), Auburn (2) and Cisco (2).
Every registration
All 57 structures in Nevada County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grass Valley · 1065880 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Grass Valley · 1065881 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Cisco Grove · 1015134 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Truckee · 1308039 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 5 | Grass Valley · 1280462 | 48 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Nevada City · 1013235 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Auburn · 1322698 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 8 | Grass Valley · 1327820 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 9 | Grass Valley · 1201692 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Norden · 1014053 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 11 | Auburn · 1305128 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Nevada City · 1041672 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Truckee · 1012085 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 14 | Truckee · 1241964 | 33 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 15 | Grass Valley · 1200952 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 16 | Truckee · 1217806 | 32 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 17 | Nevada City · 1027630 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Grass Valley · 1271127 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Grass Valley · 1013530 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Nevada City · 1059856 | 30 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 21 | Nevada City · 1270848 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Truckee · 1333457 | 30 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Nevada City · 1253656 | 29 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Truckee · 1014908 | 27 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Nevada City · 1232307 | 27 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Truckee · 1303732 | 27 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Grass Valley · 1258028 | 26 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 28 | Grass Valley · 1296515 | 26 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Grass Valley · 1300081 | 26 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 30 | Grass Valley · 1013258 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 31 | Grass Valley · 1014035 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 32 | Truckee · 1226908 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Grass Valley · 1295064 | 24 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 34 | Truckee · 1329287 | 24 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 35 | Soda Springs · 1279143 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Truckee · 1239101 | 23 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Truckee · 1006115 | 23 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Grass Valley · 1015514 | 22 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 39 | Banner Mountian · 1013302 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Grass Valley · 1250413 | 21 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 41 | Grass Valley · 1217550 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Truckee · 1237063 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 43 | Nevada City · 1014296 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 44 | Penn Valley · 1270129 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Truckee · 1014297 | 16 m | Building | Terminated |
| 46 | Grass Valley · 1013531 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Grass Valley · 1298759 | 16 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 48 | Grass Valley · 1275910 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Cisco · 1013257 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 50 | Cisco · 1014037 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 51 | Smartville · 1275673 | 13 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Smartville · 1275674 | 13 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Emigrant Gap · 1015513 | 13 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 54 | Truckee · 1286611 | 13 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 55 | Truckee, Nevada Coun · 1217808 | 12 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 56 | Nevada City · 1249654 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Truckee · 1222753 | 11 m | Building | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Nevada County, CA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 57 registered antenna structures in Nevada County, California, 30 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 Nevada County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Nevada County is registration 1065880, a tower near Grass Valley at 61 m (199 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Nevada County?
Sacramento Valley Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Nevada County (7), followed by CALIFORNIA, STATE OF (6).
What kind of towers are in Nevada County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (28 of 57 registrations), then pole (12).
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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 Nevada County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/county/nevada-county (data as of October 13, 2026).