Antenna structures in Randolph County, Illinois
At a glance
Randolph County, Illinois has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them marked constructed. That is the 50th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.65% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1220138 near Red Bud at 137 m (449 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Randolph County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 46 registrations, Randolph County ranks 50th 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 137 m, is about 86% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Randolph County?
The most common filed structure type in Randolph County is tower (code TOWER), with 28 registrations (60.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (10) and guyed tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 31 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 4 dismantled, 4 canceled and 2 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 Randolph County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Randolph County, with 8 of the 46. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (4) and CTI Towers Assets II, LLC (2). 25 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Randolph County have registered structures?
Registrations in Randolph County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Chester (15), Sparta (11), Red Bud (4), Evansville (4) and Steeleville (3).
Every registration
All 46 structures in Randolph County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bud · 1205333 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Red Bud · 1220138 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Sparta · 1206548 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Chester · 1012228 | 125 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Chester · 1220454 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Sparta · 1009627 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Sparta · 1257524 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 8 | Red Bud · 1257529 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Chester · 1209848 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Chester · 1214331 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Evansville · 1266078 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Chester · 1058819 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Chester · 1059628 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 14 | Ellis Grove · 1277862 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Walsh · 1027054 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Red Bud · 1218427 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Steeleville · 1325594 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Chester · 1008786 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Steeleville · 1210614 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Coulterville · 1247289 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Evansville · 1262125 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 22 | Baldwin · 1239343 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Evansville · 1239348 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Sparta · 1018559 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Sparta · 1053528 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Campbell Hill · 1248039 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Evansville · 1010628 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 28 | Tilden · 1269357 | 68 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Sparta · 1240063 | 65 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 30 | Chester · 1273231 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Walsh · 1049005 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Chester · 1059629 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Chester · 1329606 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Rockwood · 1284111 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 35 | Chester · 1304664 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Chester · 1305290 | 54 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Sparta · 1266094 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 38 | Sparta · 1279426 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Steeleville · 1051755 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 40 | Sparta · 1238596 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Chester · 1205337 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Sparta · 1253585 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Coulterville · 1313325 | 31 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Chester · 1216970 | 25 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Sparta · 1204829 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 46 | Chester · 1332058 | 18 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Randolph County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 46 registered antenna structures in Randolph 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 Randolph County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Randolph County is registration 1220138, a tower near Red Bud at 137 m (449 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Randolph County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Randolph County (8), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Randolph County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (28 of 46 registrations), then lattice tower (10).
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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 Randolph County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/randolph-county (data as of October 13, 2026).