Antenna structures in Gem County, Idaho
At a glance
Gem County, Idaho has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 32nd-largest count among the 44 Idaho counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 1,364. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1042896 near Emmett at 99 m (323 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Gem County compare with the rest of Idaho?
With 14 registrations, Gem County ranks 32nd of 44 counties in Idaho; Ada County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 36 m, about 24% below the Idaho average of 47 m. The tallest standing structure, at 99 m, is about 2.8 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Gem County?
The most common filed structure type in Gem County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and monopole (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 12 constructed and 2 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Gem County?
Gem County Fire Protection District 1 and SBA Structures, LLC hold the most registrations in Gem County, 2 each of the 14. Other owners include Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC (1), Crown Communication LLC (1) and CTC TELECOM INC (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Gem County have registered structures?
Registrations in Gem County list 2 different city or place names. The most frequent are Emmett (13) and Sweet (1).
Every registration
All 14 structures in Gem County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmett · 1042896 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Emmett · 1216181 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Emmett · 1201911 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 4 | Emmett · 1282356 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Emmett · 1013946 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Emmett · 1212665 | 33 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Emmett · 1225035 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Emmett · 1273657 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Emmett · 1273725 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Emmett · 1219705 | 24 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 11 | Sweet · 1305700 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Emmett · 1066013 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Emmett · 1213118 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Emmett · 1305045 | 12 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Gem County, ID?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 14 registered antenna structures in Gem County, Idaho, 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 Gem County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Gem County is registration 1042896, a tower near Emmett at 99 m (323 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Gem County?
Gem County Fire Protection District 1 and SBA Structures, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Gem County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Gem County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 14 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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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 Gem County, Idaho”, https://towercensus.com/towers/idaho/county/gem-county (data as of October 13, 2026).