Antenna structures in Boone County, Illinois
At a glance
Boone County, Illinois has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them marked constructed. That is the 60th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.49% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008880 near Belvidere at 119 m (391 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Boone County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 35 registrations, Boone County ranks 60th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 69 m, roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 119 m, is about 74% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Boone County?
The most common filed structure type in Boone County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (37.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and monopole (6). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 29 constructed, 2 dismantled, 2 canceled, 1 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 Boone County?
American Towers LLC and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. hold the most registrations in Boone County, 6 each of the 35. Other owners include CCATT LLC (3), STC Two LLC (3) and CTI Towers Assets II, LLC (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Boone County have registered structures?
Registrations in Boone County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Belvidere (17), Poplar Grove (9), Capron (4), Caledonia (2) and Cherry Valley (1).
Every registration
All 35 structures in Boone County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belvidere · 1008880 | 119 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Belvidere · 1229268 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Belvidere · 1254737 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Belvidere · 1008026 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Belvidere · 1008744 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Capron · 1008743 | 89 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Capron · 1210367 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Belvidere · 1215957 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Belvidere · 1005630 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Cherry Valley · 1237732 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Belvidere · 1059247 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Capron · 1010207 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Poplar Grove · 1202775 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Poplar Grove · 1214011 | 79 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 15 | Garden Prairie · 1229265 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Belvidere · 1009868 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 17 | Poplar Grove · 1207110 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Capron · 1207109 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Caledonia · 1008627 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Poplar Grove · 1000092 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Belvidere · 1258192 | 62 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Chicago · 1242529 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Poplar Grove · 1252413 | 61 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 24 | Belvidere · 1263947 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Belvidere · 1267174 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Poplar Grove · 1260834 | 60 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 27 | Caledonia · 1324820 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Belvidere · 1223205 | 57 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 29 | Belvidere · 1234160 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 30 | Belvidere · 1222681 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Poplar Grove · 1303918 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Belvidere · 1228570 | 43 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 33 | Belvidere · 1309255 | 20 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 34 | Poplar Grove · 1313367 | 18 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Poplar Grove · 1303479 | 12 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Boone County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 35 registered antenna structures in Boone County, Illinois, 29 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 Boone County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Boone County is registration 1008880, a guyed tower near Belvidere at 119 m (391 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Boone County?
American Towers LLC and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. are tied for the most registrations in Boone County, with 6 each.
What kind of towers are in Boone County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 35 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Boone County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/boone-county (data as of October 13, 2026).