Antenna structures in Lee County, Illinois
At a glance
Lee County, Illinois has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them marked constructed. That is the 34th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.89% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1009191 near Compton at 151 m (495 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lee County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 63 registrations, Lee County ranks 34th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 74 m, roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 151 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lee County?
The most common filed structure type in Lee County is tower (code TOWER), with 30 registrations (47.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (12) and monopole (8). In all, 9 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 51 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled, 2 terminated and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Lee County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Lee County, with 6 of the 63. The next largest are Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (5), STC Two LLC (4) and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (4). 29 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lee County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lee County list 18 different city or place names. The most frequent are Dixon (33), Ashton (7), Compton (3), Rochelle (2) and Amboy (2).
Every registration
All 63 structures in Lee County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compton · 1009191 | 151 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Dixon · 1020736 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Rochelle · 1056378 | 144 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Dixon · 1009086 | 130 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Rochelle · 1210288 | 116 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 6 | Ashton · 1007858 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Dixon · 1009773 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Ashton · 1008622 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Dixon · 1042050 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Ashton · 1305652 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Amboy · 1012533 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Dixon · 1287063 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Mendota · 1221838 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Dixon · 1326164 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Dixon · 1303408 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Sublette · 1002717 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Compton · 1008488 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Prairieville · 1008491 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Ashton · 1008493 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Dixon · 1210363 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Dixon · 1211975 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 22 | Harmond · 1312181 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Paw Paw · 1007857 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Dixon · 1203196 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Compton · 1216751 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Scarboro · 1227392 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 27 | Ashton · 1202766 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 28 | Ashton · 1208199 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Nelson · 1008795 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Lee · 1210764 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Amboy · 1278532 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Dixon · 1008036 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Franklin Grove · 1228038 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Dizon · 1214288 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Dixon · 1217344 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Ashton · 1008037 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Dixon · 1214946 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Franklin Grove · 1204397 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Rock Falls · 1009178 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Dixon · 1245992 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Dixon · 1002446 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Dixon · 1245841 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 43 | Shabrona · 1003517 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Rock Falls · 1239392 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Dixon · 1009528 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Mendota · 1319163 | 57 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Dixon · 1291587 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Dixon · 1246285 | 51 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 49 | Dixon · 1247161 | 51 m | Antenna tower array | Constructed |
| 50 | Dixon · 1332697 | 50 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 51 | Dixon · 1009774 | 50 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 52 | Dixon · 1009775 | 50 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 53 | Dixon · 1323839 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Dixon · 1324166 | 49 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 55 | Dixon · 1324168 | 49 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 56 | Mishawaka · 1000165 | 48 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 57 | Dixon · 1217307 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 58 | Dixon · 1330457 | 41 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 59 | Dixon · 1052976 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Dixon · 1305936 | 26 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 61 | Dixon · 1216643 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 62 | Dixon · 1258314 | 24 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 63 | Dixon · 1286062 | 14 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lee County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 63 registered antenna structures in Lee County, Illinois, 51 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 Lee County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lee County is registration 1009191, a tower near Compton at 151 m (495 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lee County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Lee County (6), followed by Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Lee County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (30 of 63 registrations), then lattice tower (12).
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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 Lee County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/lee-county (data as of October 13, 2026).