Antenna structures in Jefferson County, Illinois
At a glance
Jefferson County, Illinois has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, 56 of them marked constructed. That is the 26th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 7,108. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1012921 near Mt Vernon at 159 m (521 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Jefferson County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 72 registrations, Jefferson County ranks 26th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 73 m, roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 159 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Jefferson County?
The most common filed structure type in Jefferson County is tower (code TOWER), with 29 registrations (40.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (16) and guyed tower (6). In all, 12 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 56 constructed, 9 dismantled, 4 canceled, 2 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 Jefferson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Jefferson County, with 9 of the 72. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (8), WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, LLC (8) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (5). 26 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Jefferson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Jefferson County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mount Vernon (20), Mt Vernon (8), Woodlawn (7), Mt. Vernon (7) and Bluford (6).
Every registration
All 72 structures in Jefferson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt Vernon · 1012921 | 159 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 2 | Mount Vernon · 1062266 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 3 | Irvington · 1028168 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Bluford · 1008903 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Waltonville · 1008661 | 112 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Ina · 1222735 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Woodlawn · 1201781 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Woodlawn · 1016050 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Waltonville · 1055526 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Opdyke · 1314761 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Mount Vernon · 1222801 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Dix · 1214142 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Bluford · 1058365 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Woodlawn · 1316468 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Dix · 1025692 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Woodlawn · 1222739 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 17 | Mt Vernon · 1016058 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 5) | Constructed |
| 18 | Mt Vernon · 1016059 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 5) | Constructed |
| 19 | Dix · 1008787 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Opdyke · 1223090 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Dix · 1314283 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Mt Vernon · 1016060 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 5) | Constructed |
| 23 | Bluford · 1022337 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Woodlawn · 1225372 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Ina · 1009290 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Mount Vernon · 1009620 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Mount Vernon · 1008555 | 89 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 28 | Mt Vernon · 1012922 | 81 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 29 | Waltonville · 1259217 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 30 | Woodlawn · 1296723 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Bluford · 1239058 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Mount Vernon · 1226052 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Waltonville · 1263226 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Waltonville · 1270681 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Ina · 1225368 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Woodlawn · 1260691 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Bluford · 1305412 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Opdyke · 1207923 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Mount Vernon · 1009464 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Mt. Vernon · 1225645 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 41 | Bluford · 1295353 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Ina · 1009623 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Mount Vernon · 1209071 | 65 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 44 | Dix · 1008904 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 45 | Mount Vernon · 1300581 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Opdyke · 1324145 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Mt. Vernon · 1305371 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Mt. Vernon · 1293540 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Mount Vernon · 1008900 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | McClellan · 1282320 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Opdyke · 1282321 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Mt. Vernon · 1027050 | 55 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 53 | Mt Vernon · 1016061 | 54 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 5) | Constructed |
| 54 | Mt Vernon · 1016062 | 54 m | Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) | Constructed |
| 55 | Ina · 1009446 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 56 | Mt. Vernon · 1228723 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Bonnie · 1282323 | 50 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 58 | Mount Vernon · 1258515 | 49 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 59 | Mount Vernon · 1260623 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 60 | Mount Vernon · 1309133 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 61 | Mt. Vernon · 1306383 | 49 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 62 | Mount Vernon · 1010323 | 46 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 63 | Walnut Hill · 1321944 | 35 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 64 | Mount Vernon · 1245037 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 65 | Mt Vernon · 1259494 | 34 m | Unspecified structure | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 66 | Mount Vernon · 1202147 | 29 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 67 | Mount Vernon · 1200537 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Mount Vernon · 1226755 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 69 | Mt. Vernon · 1299166 | 12 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 70 | Mount Vernon · 1283943 | 9 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 71 | Mount Vernon · 1280777 | 7 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 72 | Mount Vernon · 1283944 | 7 m | Pole | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Jefferson County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 72 registered antenna structures in Jefferson County, Illinois, 56 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 Jefferson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Jefferson County is registration 1012921, a 2-tower array near Mt Vernon at 159 m (521 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Jefferson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Jefferson County (9), followed by Cellco Partnership (8).
What kind of towers are in Jefferson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (29 of 72 registrations), then lattice tower (16).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Jefferson County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/jefferson-county (data as of October 6, 2026).