Antenna structures in Ford County, Illinois
At a glance
Ford County, Illinois has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them marked constructed. That is the 52nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.55% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1009071 near Paxton at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Ford County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 39 registrations, Ford County ranks 52nd 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 Ford County?
The most common filed structure type in Ford County is tower (code TOWER), with 19 registrations (48.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and guyed tower (4). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 30 constructed, 5 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet 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 Ford County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Ford County, with 6 of the 39. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (3) and Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC (3). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Ford County have registered structures?
Registrations in Ford County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Paxton (16), Gibson City (9), Sibley (4), Melvin (3) and Piper City (3).
Every registration
All 39 structures in Ford County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibson City · 1028259 | 190 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 2 | Paxton · 1009071 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Melvin · 1008128 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Gibson City · 1245215 | 106 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Piper City · 1275927 | 99 m | Unspecified structure | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Paxton · 1054505 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Melvin · 1005616 | 96 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 8 | Sibley · 1296146 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Gibson City · 1050184 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Sibley · 1009669 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Sibley · 1009509 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Paxton · 1009364 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Cabery · 1313049 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Paxton · 1222204 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Piper City · 1256102 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Melvin · 1256594 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Piper City · 1271610 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Gibson City · 1280974 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 19 | Gibson City · 1283591 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 20 | Gibson City · 1285007 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Paxton · 1018595 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Gibson · 1256183 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Paxton · 1008793 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Paxton · 1009478 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Cabury · 1044957 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Paxton · 1209070 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Paxton · 1058187 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Paxton · 1218004 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Paxton · 1218841 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Gibson City · 1234787 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Elliot · 1280695 | 60 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 32 | Sibley · 1009491 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 33 | Paxton · 1250718 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Paxton · 1054502 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Gibson City · 1009438 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Paxton · 1040085 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Gibson City · 1321463 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Paxton · 1298867 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Paxton · 1304853 | 15 m | Utility pole | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Ford County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 39 registered antenna structures in Ford County, Illinois, 30 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 Ford County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Ford County is registration 1009071, a tower near Paxton at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Ford County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Ford County (6), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Ford County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (19 of 39 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Ford County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/ford-county (data as of October 13, 2026).