Antenna structures in White County, Illinois
At a glance
White County, Illinois has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 65th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.45% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1007991 near Carmi at 151 m (495 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does White County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 32 registrations, White County ranks 65th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 82 m, about 20% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 151 m, is about 83% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in White County?
The most common filed structure type in White County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (5). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled and 2 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 White County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in White County, with 5 of the 32. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), CITY OF CARMI (3) and AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in White County have registered structures?
Registrations in White County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Carmi (10), Grayville (5), Norris City (4), Enfield (4) and Burnt Prairie (3).
Every registration
All 32 structures in White County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmi · 1007991 | 151 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Forest City · 1008114 | 126 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Norris City · 1009636 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Burnt Prairie · 1030995 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Enfield · 1314182 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Enfield · 1234088 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Carmi · 1008052 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Norris City · 1296893 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Grayville · 1009637 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Grayville · 1214899 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Burnt Prairie · 1222738 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Grayville · 1236428 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Grayville · 1212400 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Carmi · 1323260 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Norris City · 1009471 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | New Haven · 1310306 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Burnt Prairie · 1285202 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Crossville · 1223208 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Grayville · 1209632 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Enfield · 1225386 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Enfield · 1293461 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Carmi · 1210641 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Norris City · 1225369 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 24 | Carmi · 1239506 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Carmi · 1213409 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Crossville · 1285624 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Phillips · 1239369 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Carmi · 1209818 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Carmi · 1232217 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 30 | Crossville · 1009433 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Carmi · 1238217 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Carmi · 1249596 | 11 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in White County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 32 registered antenna structures in White County, Illinois, 25 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 White County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in White County is registration 1007991, a guyed tower near Carmi at 151 m (495 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in White County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in White County (5), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in White County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 32 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 White County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/white-county (data as of October 13, 2026).