Antenna structures in Macon County, Illinois
At a glance
Macon County, Illinois has 83 FCC-registered antenna structures, 72 of them marked constructed. That is the 21st-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1215843 near Oreana at 412 m (1,351 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Macon County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 83 registrations, Macon County ranks 21st of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 89 m, about 30% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 412 m, is about 4.6 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Macon County?
The most common filed structure type in Macon County is tower (code TOWER), with 42 registrations (50.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (16) and monopole (10). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 72 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled, 3 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 Macon County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Macon County, with 17 of the 83. The next largest are Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (6), VB-S1 Assets, LLC (5) and T-Mobile USA Tower LLC (4). 37 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Macon County have registered structures?
Registrations in Macon County list 21 different city or place names. The most frequent are Decatur (47), Oreana (5), Macon (5), Maroa (3) and Warrensburg (2).
Every registration
All 83 structures in Macon County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oreana · 1215843 | 412 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Argenta · 1009651 | 401 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Oreana · 1057485 | 321 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Decatur · 1009650 | 184 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 5 | Warrensburg · 1009084 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Oreana · 1234858 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Decatur · 1009085 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Harristown · 1204063 | 143 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Harristown · 1004109 | 143 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Decatur · 1012923 | 142 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Moweaqua · 1322963 | 137 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Decatur · 1005626 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Decatur · 1008840 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Champaign · 1016052 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Macon · 1334886 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Maroa · 1328514 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Elwin · 1007688 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Decatur · 1311867 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Decatur · 1324118 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Dalton City · 1248118 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Elwin · 1057133 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Decatur · 1005627 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Chestnut · 1312098 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Decatur · 1005625 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 25 | Macon · 1203345 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Decatur · 1007456 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Decatur · 1322763 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Decatur · 1208057 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Dalton City · 1332840 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Decatur · 1016532 | 82 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 31 | Decatur · 1236640 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Maroa · 1326724 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Decatur · 1062716 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Decatur · 1219316 | 79 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 35 | Illiopolis · 1219386 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Illiopolis · 1230141 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 37 | Macon · 1266486 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Decatur · 1287126 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Forsyth · 1207967 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Blue Mound · 1253901 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 41 | Cerro Gordo · 1263534 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Decatur · 1060968 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Blue Mound · 1332774 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 44 | Macon · 1008642 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Decatur · 1056497 | 68 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Decatur · 1025690 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Decatur · 1264350 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Decatur · 1256674 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Oakley · 1231719 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Decatur · 1062908 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Oreana · 1215266 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Decatur · 1215269 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Decatur · 1257182 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Mt. Zion · 1264435 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 55 | Argent · 1282438 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 56 | Maroa · 1304732 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 57 | Decatur · 1279537 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 58 | Decatur · 1054220 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 59 | Decatur · 1059932 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Warrensburg · 1256139 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 61 | Decatur · 1290460 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 62 | Decatur · 1240605 | 57 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 63 | Mt Zion · 1008839 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 64 | Decatur · 1260262 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 65 | Oreana · 1277233 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 66 | Decatur · 1229359 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 67 | Decatur · 1060644 | 49 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 68 | Decatur · 1217916 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 69 | Decatur · 1217918 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 70 | Decatur · 1279588 | 49 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 71 | Decatur · 1290384 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 72 | Mount Zion · 1302565 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 73 | Decatur · 1308251 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 74 | Decatur · 1269184 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 75 | Decatur · 1248967 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 76 | Decatur · 1222571 | 48 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 77 | Decatur · 1034273 | 44 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 78 | Decatur · 1257205 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 79 | Decatur · 1040107 | 44 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 80 | Decatur · 1216176 | 40 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 81 | Decatur · 1239548 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 82 | Macon · 1314328 | 31 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 83 | Decatur · 1301327 | 24 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Macon County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 83 registered antenna structures in Macon County, Illinois, 72 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 Macon County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Macon County is registration 1215843, a tower near Oreana at 412 m (1,351 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Macon County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Macon County (17), followed by Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (6).
What kind of towers are in Macon County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (42 of 83 registrations), then lattice tower (16).
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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 Macon County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/macon-county (data as of October 13, 2026).