Antenna structures in Hamilton County, Illinois
At a glance
Hamilton County, Illinois has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them marked constructed. That is the 92nd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.24% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1012924 near Akin at 99 m (324 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hamilton County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 17 registrations, Hamilton County ranks 92nd of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 88 m, about 28% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 99 m, is about 12% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hamilton County?
The most common filed structure type in Hamilton County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (64.7%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and lattice tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 14 constructed, 2 dismantled and 1 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 Hamilton County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Hamilton County, with 3 of the 17. The next largest are AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (2), 5 STAR COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (1) and American Towers LLC (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hamilton County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hamilton County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mc Leansboro (6), McLeansboro (3), Dahlgren (3), Akin (1) and Dale (1).
Every registration
All 17 structures in Hamilton County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mc Leansboro · 1008728 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Akin · 1012924 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | McLeansboro · 1202412 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Mc Leansboro · 1009640 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Dale · 1049363 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Mc Leansboro · 1064534 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Dahlgren · 1231481 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Broughton · 1265444 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Mc Leansboro · 1008645 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | McLeansboro · 1221067 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | McLeansboro · 1283782 | 81 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 12 | Dahlgren · 1296480 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Dahlgren · 1233561 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Bluford · 1275851 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Mc Leansboro · 1009351 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 16 | Mc Leansboro · 1008667 | 69 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Braden · 1007694 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hamilton County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 17 registered antenna structures in Hamilton County, Illinois, 14 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 Hamilton County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hamilton County is registration 1012924, a tower near Akin at 99 m (324 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hamilton County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Hamilton County (3), followed by AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Hamilton County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 17 registrations), then guyed tower (3).
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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 Hamilton County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/hamilton-county (data as of October 13, 2026).