Antenna structures in DeKalb County, Illinois
At a glance
DeKalb County, Illinois has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them marked constructed. That is the 17th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 1.3% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1009341 near Dekalb at 150 m (492 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does DeKalb County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 90 registrations, DeKalb County ranks 17th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 65 m, roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 150 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in DeKalb County?
The most common filed structure type in DeKalb County is tower (code TOWER), with 41 registrations (45.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (17) and monopole (15). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 62 constructed, 9 canceled, 8 granted (not yet constructed), 7 dismantled and 4 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 DeKalb County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in DeKalb County, with 14 of the 90. The next largest are STC Two LLC (9), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (7) and DeKalb, County of c/o Sheriff's Office (6). 33 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in DeKalb County have registered structures?
Registrations in DeKalb County list 27 different city or place names. The most frequent are Dekalb (26), Sycamore (11), De Kalb (8), Malta (7) and Hinckley (5).
Every registration
All 90 structures in DeKalb County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clare · 1212561 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | De Kalb · 1007786 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 3 | Dekalb · 1009341 | 150 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Sycamore · 1032918 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Kirkland · 1218976 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | De Kalb · 1009077 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Waterman · 1308583 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Kirkland · 1308584 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | De Kalb · 1049180 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | De Kalb · 1053810 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Sycamore · 1009080 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Waterman · 1008925 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Dekalb · 1014808 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | McGirr · 1008796 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Sycamore · 1281055 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Waterman · 1205774 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Kingston · 1210628 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Sycamore · 1208578 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Sycamore · 1202778 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Sandwich · 1308585 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Kirkland-Esmond · 1202762 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Hinckley/Waterman · 1202780 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Sycamore · 1249825 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Malta · 1064064 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Malta · 1064065 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Maple Park · 1211579 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Somonaulk · 1221233 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Shabona · 1221235 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Kingston · 1274717 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Lee · 1008641 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Paw Paw · 1221234 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Genoa Township · 1211174 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | De Kalb · 1008028 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Malta · 1270059 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Genoa · 1303542 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Dekalb · 1009188 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | De Kalb · 1009009 | 68 m | Building | Constructed |
| 38 | Sycamore · 1008473 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 39 | Shabonna · 1215258 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Somonauk · 1049103 | 66 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Hinckley · 1233922 | 66 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 42 | Kirkland · 1243056 | 64 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 43 | Dekalb · 1009342 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Sycamore · 1262363 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Malta · 1270305 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Genoa · 1242539 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Leland · 1275828 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Dekalb · 1324840 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 49 | Dekalb · 1053515 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 50 | Malta · 1055936 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 51 | Dekalb · 1057382 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 52 | Malta · 1246042 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 53 | De Kalb · 1007785 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 54 | De Kalb · 1064063 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Dekalb · 1058600 | 59 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 56 | Malta · 1333418 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 57 | Dekalb · 1289414 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 58 | Sandwich · 1265610 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 59 | Dekalb · 1287211 | 56 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 60 | Dekalb · 1065963 | 56 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 61 | Dekalb · 1053523 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 62 | Sycamore · 1303739 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 63 | Dekalb · 1206851 | 53 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 64 | Hinkley · 1215034 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 65 | Waterman · 1324329 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 66 | Dekalb · 1001941 | 49 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 67 | Dekalb · 1225917 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 68 | Sycamore · 1321388 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 69 | Maple Park · 1040110 | 49 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 70 | Hinckley · 1302329 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 71 | Hinckley · 1242573 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 72 | Dekalb · 1220344 | 47 m | Building | Canceled |
| 73 | Dekalb · 1284412 | 47 m | Building | Constructed |
| 74 | Irene · 1221448 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 75 | Genoa · 1236574 | 46 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 76 | Dekalb · 1293947 | 44 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 77 | Courtland · 1257718 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 78 | Sycamore · 1270304 | 39 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 79 | Dekalb · 1306487 | 34 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 80 | Dekalb · 1216033 | 20 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 81 | Dekalb · 1203897 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 82 | Dekalb · 1263715 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 83 | Dekalb · 1263759 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 84 | Maple Park · 1309299 | 15 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 85 | Dekalb · 1315607 | 15 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 86 | Hinckley · 1211677 | 14 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 87 | Cortland · 1285342 | 14 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 88 | Dekalb · 1285343 | 14 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 89 | Hinckley · 1286336 | 14 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 90 | Dekalb · 1315860 | 14 m | Monopole | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in DeKalb County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 90 registered antenna structures in DeKalb County, Illinois, 62 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 DeKalb County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in DeKalb County is registration 1009341, a guyed tower near Dekalb at 150 m (492 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in DeKalb County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in DeKalb County (14), followed by STC Two LLC (9).
What kind of towers are in DeKalb County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (41 of 90 registrations), then lattice tower (17).
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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 DeKalb County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/dekalb-county (data as of October 13, 2026).