Antenna structures in Richland County, Illinois
At a glance
Richland County, Illinois has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 78th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.38% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008851 near Dundas at 299 m (980 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Richland County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 27 registrations, Richland County ranks 78th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 96 m, about 39% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 299 m, is about 3.1 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Richland County?
The most common filed structure type in Richland County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 9 registrations (33.3%). It is followed by tower (8) and guyed tower (8).
By registration status: 22 constructed, 2 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Richland County?
SBA Towers IX, LLC holds the most registrations in Richland County, with 6 of the 27. The next largest are AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (3), AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (1) and American Towers LLC (1). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Richland County have registered structures?
Registrations in Richland County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Olney (17), Dundas (4), Noble (3), Calhoun (2) and Claremont (1).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Richland County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dundas · 1008851 | 299 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Olney · 1047384 | 168 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Dundas · 1220838 | 143 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 4 | Olney · 1009633 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Olney · 1009472 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Olney · 1033809 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Olney · 1005605 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Olney · 1009350 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Olney · 1254972 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Olney · 1009537 | 97 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 11 | Dundas · 1287859 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Olney · 1287097 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Olney · 1287098 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Calhoun · 1327462 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Calhoun · 1328294 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 16 | Olney · 1280700 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Claremont · 1287099 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Olney · 1220505 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Olney · 1287387 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Dundas · 1287965 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Noble · 1273969 | 70 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Noble · 1322022 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Olney · 1012293 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Olney · 1288288 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Noble · 1323257 | 55 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Olney · 1211283 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Olney · 1205280 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Richland County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Richland County, Illinois, 22 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 Richland County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Richland County is registration 1008851, a guyed tower near Dundas at 299 m (980 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Richland County?
SBA Towers IX, LLC holds the most registrations in Richland County (6), followed by AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Richland County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (9 of 27 registrations), then tower (8).
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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 Richland County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/richland-county (data as of October 13, 2026).