Antenna structures in McDonough County, Illinois
At a glance
McDonough County, Illinois has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them marked constructed. That is the 54th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.53% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1018309 near Colchester at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does McDonough County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 38 registrations, McDonough County ranks 54th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 88 m, about 27% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 74% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in McDonough County?
The most common filed structure type in McDonough County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (39.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (11) and guyed tower (6). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 31 constructed, 4 canceled, 2 dismantled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in McDonough County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in McDonough County, with 8 of the 38. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (4), American Towers LLC (3) and AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (2). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in McDonough County have registered structures?
Registrations in McDonough County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Macomb (18), Industry (5), Colchester (3), Tennessee (3) and Blandinsville (2).
Every registration
All 38 structures in McDonough County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macomb · 1040227 | 158 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Colchester · 1018309 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Macomb · 1028660 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Macomb · 1008708 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Macomb · 1282965 | 148 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Bushnell · 1010573 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Macomb · 1009293 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Table Grove · 1237000 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Macomb · 1275848 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Bardolph · 1009531 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Macomb · 1011340 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Blandinsville · 1025145 | 100 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Industry · 1012830 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Macomb · 1000864 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Macomb · 1021678 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Industry · 1311378 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Colchester · 1061410 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Macomb · 1234749 | 82 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 19 | Tennessee · 1311377 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 20 | Tennessee · 1237248 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Colchester · 1061206 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Tennessee · 1265507 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Macomb · 1009059 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Industry · 1291919 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Blandinsville · 1331411 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Plymouth · 1270797 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Macomb · 1009453 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Industry · 1267006 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 29 | Macomb · 1201435 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Macomb · 1231677 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Good Hope · 1280359 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 32 | Macomb · 1324123 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Macomb · 1314945 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Macomb · 1010572 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Good Hope · 1295307 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Macomb · 1284810 | 33 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 37 | Sciota · 1009488 | 18 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 38 | Industry · 1313307 | 14 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in McDonough County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 38 registered antenna structures in McDonough County, Illinois, 31 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 McDonough County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in McDonough County is registration 1018309, a tower near Colchester at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in McDonough County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in McDonough County (8), followed by Cellco Partnership (4).
What kind of towers are in McDonough County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 38 registrations), then lattice tower (11).
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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 McDonough County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/mcdonough-county (data as of October 13, 2026).