Antenna structures in Effingham County, Illinois
At a glance
Effingham County, Illinois has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them marked constructed. That is the 42nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.77% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008214 near Effingham at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Effingham County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 55 registrations, Effingham County ranks 42nd of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 77 m, about 12% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Effingham County?
The most common filed structure type in Effingham County is tower (code TOWER), with 23 registrations (41.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (16) and guyed tower (6). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 43 constructed, 5 dismantled, 4 canceled and 3 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Effingham County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Effingham County, with 13 of the 55. The next largest are Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (3), ILLINOIS, STATE OF (3) and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (3). 28 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Effingham County have registered structures?
Registrations in Effingham County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Effingham (34), Altamont (7), Mason (3), Watson (2) and Dieterich (2).
Every registration
All 55 structures in Effingham County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Effingham · 1008214 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Effingham · 1060425 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Effingham · 1005622 | 126 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 4 | Effingham · 1008742 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Mason · 1008070 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Beecher City · 1247148 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Effingham · 1009435 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Effingham · 1018588 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Effingham · 1242073 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Effingham · 1005392 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Altamont · 1207960 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Watson · 1222736 | 96 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 13 | Altamont · 1325790 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 14 | Mason · 1236888 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Effingham · 1242086 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Effingham · 1332825 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Altamont · 1023757 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Effingham · 1007982 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Effingham · 1009772 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Altamont · 1032444 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Loogootee · 1007700 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Watson · 1066048 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Effingham · 1066049 | 83 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 24 | Mason · 1230101 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Effingham · 1304201 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Sigel · 1207969 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Dieterich · 1286579 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Dieterich · 1285682 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Effingham · 1219327 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Effingham · 1330044 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Montrose · 1219324 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 32 | Altamont · 1219325 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Altamont · 1011333 | 73 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 34 | Effingham · 1219329 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Teutopolis · 1205036 | 71 m | Building | Constructed |
| 36 | Altamont · 1332767 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Effingham · 1217914 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Effingham · 1274332 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 39 | Effingham · 1062173 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 40 | Effingham · 1238869 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Effingham · 1310406 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 42 | Effingham · 1209781 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | Teutopolis · 1214706 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Effingham · 1230488 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 45 | Effingham · 1299975 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Effingham · 1210597 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Effingham · 1063952 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Effingham · 1273892 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Effingham · 1206181 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Effingham · 1208350 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Heartville · 1216671 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Effingham · 1327793 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 53 | Effingham · 1296914 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Effingham · 1269506 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Effingham · 1298426 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Effingham County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 55 registered antenna structures in Effingham County, Illinois, 43 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 Effingham County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Effingham County is registration 1008214, a tower near Effingham at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Effingham County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Effingham County (13), followed by Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Effingham County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (23 of 55 registrations), then lattice tower (16).
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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 Effingham County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/effingham-county (data as of October 13, 2026).