Antenna structures in Rio Grande County, Colorado
At a glance
Rio Grande County, Colorado has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 46th-largest count among the 63 Colorado counties with registrations, and 0.64% of the state's 2,340. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1025187 near Monte Vista at 96 m (314 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Rio Grande County compare with the rest of Colorado?
With 15 registrations, Rio Grande County ranks 46th of 63 counties in Colorado; El Paso County leads the state with 258. The average registered overall height here is 49 m, roughly in line with the Colorado average of 49 m. The tallest standing structure, at 96 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Rio Grande County?
The most common filed structure type in Rio Grande County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (53.3%). It is followed by monopole (4) and lattice tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 12 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Rio Grande County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Rio Grande County, with 4 of the 15. The next largest are Jade Communications, LLC (3), CommNet Cellular Inc. (2) and Better Life Ministries (1). 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Rio Grande County have registered structures?
Registrations in Rio Grande County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Monte Vista (8), Del Norte (4), South Fork (2) and Hanna (1).
Every registration
All 15 structures in Rio Grande County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Vista · 1025187 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Monte Vista · 1240141 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Monte Vista · 1024641 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Monte Vista · 1275347 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Del Norte · 1276608 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Monte Vista · 1293844 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Monte Vista · 1294486 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Monte Vista · 1045725 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 9 | Monte Vista · 1281445 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Hanna · 1282390 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | South Fork · 1331208 | 27 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Del Norte · 1252952 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | South Fork · 1307023 | 18 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Del Norte · 1291035 | 17 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Del Norte · 1268641 | 16 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Rio Grande County, CO?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 15 registered antenna structures in Rio Grande County, Colorado, 12 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 Rio Grande County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Rio Grande County is registration 1025187, a guyed tower near Monte Vista at 96 m (314 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Rio Grande County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Rio Grande County (4), followed by Jade Communications, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Rio Grande County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 15 registrations), then monopole (4).
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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 Rio Grande County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/county/rio-grande-county (data as of October 13, 2026).