Antenna structures in Hancock County, Illinois
At a glance
Hancock County, Illinois has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them marked constructed. That is the 39th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.82% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008068 near Niota at 131 m (430 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hancock County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 58 registrations, Hancock County ranks 39th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 86 m, about 24% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 131 m, is about 53% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hancock County?
The most common filed structure type in Hancock County is tower (code TOWER), with 21 registrations (36.2%). It is followed by guyed tower (13) and lattice tower (11). In all, 9 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 46 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled, 2 canceled 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 Hancock County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Hancock County, with 7 of the 58. The next largest are American Towers LLC (6), Keokuk Broadcasting Inc. (5) and Cellco Partnership (3). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hancock County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hancock County list 19 different city or place names. The most frequent are Carthage (18), Hamilton (9), Nauvoo (3), Niota (3) and La Harpe (3).
Every registration
All 58 structures in Hancock County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowen · 1063309 | 294 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Nauvoo · 1276641 | 135 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Niota · 1008068 | 131 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Carthage · 1008753 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | La Harpe · 1008756 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Dallas City · 1009706 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Carthage · 1002960 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Carthage · 1009370 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Durham · 1054707 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Niota · 1010014 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Carthage · 1009529 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Hamilton · 1041854 | 103 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 13 | Hamilton · 1042668 | 103 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 14 | Denver · 1275110 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Tennessee · 1276154 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Hamilton · 1022848 | 102 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 17 | Elvaston · 1227484 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Carthage · 1025976 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Warsaw · 1040228 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | La Harpe · 1019814 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Sutter · 1307854 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | La Harpe · 1308258 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Carthage · 1009426 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Elvaston · 1041852 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 25 | Adrian · 1029826 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Carthage · 1276651 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Pontoosuc · 1308978 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | West Point · 1287317 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Carthage · 1009006 | 80 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Augusta · 1332242 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Augusta · 1265026 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Hamilton · 1276491 | 78 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 33 | Carthage · 1018311 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 34 | Sutter · 1285845 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Hamilton · 1283048 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Dallas City · 1334344 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Warsaw · 1246029 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Carthage · 1333965 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 39 | Hamilton · 1022847 | 71 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 40 | Hamilton · 1022849 | 71 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 41 | Dallas City · 1061201 | 70 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 42 | Pontoosue · 1011313 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Bowen · 1237178 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Nauvoo · 1304981 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Carthage · 1208966 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 46 | Elvaston · 1270065 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Carthage · 1204050 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Nauvoo · 1215960 | 59 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 49 | Carthage · 1268687 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Carthage · 1240401 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Tioga · 1008672 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Carthage · 1250082 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Hamilton · 1258642 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 54 | Niota · 1009470 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Hamilton · 1270735 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 56 | Carthage · 1272060 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 57 | Carthage · 1234485 | 37 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 58 | Carthage · 1214670 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hancock County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 58 registered antenna structures in Hancock County, Illinois, 46 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 Hancock County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hancock County is registration 1008068, a tower near Niota at 131 m (430 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hancock County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Hancock County (7), followed by American Towers LLC (6).
What kind of towers are in Hancock County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (21 of 58 registrations), then guyed tower (13).
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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 Hancock County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/hancock-county (data as of October 13, 2026).