Antenna structures in Scott County, Illinois
At a glance
Scott County, Illinois has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 90th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.25% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1245772 near Winchester at 146 m (479 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Scott County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 18 registrations, Scott County ranks 90th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 98 m, about 43% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 146 m, is about 49% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Scott County?
The most common filed structure type in Scott County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (55.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (3) and guyed tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 10 constructed, 5 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 Scott County?
American Tower Limited Partnership and Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative hold the most registrations in Scott County, 2 each of the 18. Other owners include American Towers LLC (1), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (1) and Cellco Partnership (1). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Scott County have registered structures?
Registrations in Scott County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Winchester (7), Exeter (3), Alsey (3), Bluffs (3) and Roodhouse (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Scott County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter · 1008731 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Winchester · 1245772 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Winchester · 1229638 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Exeter · 1230661 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Roodhouse · 1332698 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Winchester · 1003723 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Alsey · 1247623 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Alsey · 1248125 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Exeter · 1276080 | 102 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Alsey · 1007687 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Riggston · 1238161 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Winchester · 1239609 | 90 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 13 | Winchester · 1052182 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Bluffs · 1287260 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 15 | Winchester · 1287555 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 16 | Bluffs · 1316389 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Bluffs · 1027917 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Winchester · 1320650 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Scott County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Scott County, Illinois, 10 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 Scott County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Scott County is registration 1245772, a tower near Winchester at 146 m (479 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Scott County?
American Tower Limited Partnership and Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative are tied for the most registrations in Scott County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Scott County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 18 registrations), then lattice tower (3).
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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 Scott County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/scott-county (data as of October 13, 2026).