Antenna structures in Monroe County, Illinois
At a glance
Monroe County, Illinois has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 70th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.41% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1233160 near Waterloo at 112 m (368 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Monroe County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 29 registrations, Monroe County ranks 70th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 65 m, roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 112 m, is about 72% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Monroe County?
The most common filed structure type in Monroe County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (55.2%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and guyed tower (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 4 dismantled, 1 terminated and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Monroe County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Monroe County, with 4 of the 29. The next largest are SBA Towers V, LLC (3), CITY OF COLUMBIA ILLINOIS (2) and MONROE COUNTY ELECTRIC CO-OPERATIVE, INC. (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Monroe County have registered structures?
Registrations in Monroe County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Waterloo (13), Columbia (10), Madonnaville (1), Redbud (1) and Fults (1).
Every registration
All 29 structures in Monroe County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo · 1233160 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Waterloo · 1008662 | 104 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Waterloo · 1017759 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Madonnaville · 1029842 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Waterloo · 1008671 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Waterloo · 1303828 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Waterloo · 1008552 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Waterloo · 1024798 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Waterloo · 1252901 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Waterloo · 1009808 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Redbud · 1267362 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Waterloo · 1046529 | 77 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 13 | Fults · 1202940 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 14 | Waterloo · 1012027 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Waterloo · 1204077 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Paderborn · 1026632 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 17 | Waterloo · 1293695 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Columbia · 1321799 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Columbia · 1248952 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Columbia · 1241268 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Columbia · 1213146 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Maeystown · 1274903 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Columbia · 1218895 | 48 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Columbia · 1312571 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Columbia · 1205805 | 47 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 26 | Columbia · 1257817 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Columbia · 1242854 | 35 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 28 | Columbia · 1213145 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Red Bud · 1313323 | 30 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Monroe County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 29 registered antenna structures in Monroe County, Illinois, 19 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 Monroe County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Monroe County is registration 1233160, a guyed tower near Waterloo at 112 m (368 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Monroe County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Monroe County (4), followed by SBA Towers V, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Monroe County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 29 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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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 Monroe County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/monroe-county (data as of October 13, 2026).