Antenna structures in Jackson County, Illinois
At a glance
Jackson County, Illinois has 73 FCC-registered antenna structures, 57 of them marked constructed. That is the 25th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1210047 near Murphysboro at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Jackson County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 73 registrations, Jackson County ranks 25th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 70 m, roughly in line with 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 Jackson County?
The most common filed structure type in Jackson County is tower (code TOWER), with 39 registrations (53.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (21) and guyed tower (9). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 57 constructed, 6 dismantled, 5 canceled, 4 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Jackson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Jackson County, with 11 of the 73. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (10), UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (4) and AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (3). 32 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Jackson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Jackson County list 16 different city or place names. The most frequent are Carbondale (28), Murphysboro (13), Ava (6), Grand Tower (5) and Makanda (4).
Every registration
All 73 structures in Jackson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale · 1008703 | 153 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Murphysboro · 1210047 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Carbondale · 1006881 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Makanda · 1008901 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Carbondale · 1009360 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Carbondale · 1062972 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Makanda · 1314189 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 8 | Murphysboro · 1008771 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Ava · 1009380 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Duquoin · 1020839 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Campbell Hill · 1008628 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Carbondale · 1310689 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Carbondale · 1049004 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Gorham · 1322855 | 83 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Gorham · 1008784 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Carbondale · 1239035 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 17 | Carbondale · 1242266 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Ava · 1221068 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Carbondale · 1285986 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 20 | Murphysboro · 1294736 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Carbondale · 1010627 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 22 | Carbondale · 1220173 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 23 | Carbondale · 1220177 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Murphysboro · 1214140 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Murphysboro · 1224913 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Elkville · 1239918 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Vergennes · 1270680 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Ava · 1009507 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Grand Tower · 1009440 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Murphysboro · 1225942 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Rockwood · 1212411 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Desota · 1263332 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Raddle · 1203727 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 34 | Ava · 1316712 | 70 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Carbondale · 1239346 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Ava · 1008785 | 68 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 37 | Makanda · 1334266 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Elkville · 1284646 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Murphysboro · 1266940 | 65 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Carbondale · 1322080 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Grand Tower · 1224153 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Carbondale · 1204965 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 43 | Grand Tower · 1224436 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 44 | Carbondale · 1287530 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Murphysboro · 1314731 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Carbondale · 1232177 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Carbondale · 1232178 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 48 | Murphrysboro · 1263766 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Carbondale · 1225039 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Gorham · 1267248 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 51 | Carbondale · 1280047 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Elkville · 1207925 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Gorham · 1224435 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Makanda · 1008905 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Carbondale · 1208324 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 56 | Carbondale · 1250069 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Ava · 1207927 | 56 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 58 | Carbondale · 1206767 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 59 | Murphysboro · 1241584 | 55 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 60 | Murphysboro · 1328388 | 48 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 61 | Murphysboro · 1331092 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 62 | Grand Tower · 1281709 | 44 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 63 | Murphysboro · 1009467 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 64 | Carbondale · 1296747 | 40 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 65 | De Soto · 1249583 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 66 | De Soto · 1276603 | 38 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 67 | Carbondale · 1203472 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 68 | Carbondale · 1009424 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 69 | Carbondale · 1239558 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 70 | Desoto · 1236147 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 71 | Carbondale · 1064774 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 72 | Grand Tower · 1064810 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 73 | Murphysboro · 1299890 | 13 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Jackson County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 73 registered antenna structures in Jackson County, Illinois, 57 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 Jackson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Jackson County is registration 1210047, a tower near Murphysboro at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Jackson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Jackson County (11), followed by Cellco Partnership (10).
What kind of towers are in Jackson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (39 of 73 registrations), then lattice tower (21).
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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 Jackson County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/jackson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).