Antenna structures in DeKalb County, Indiana
At a glance
DeKalb County, Indiana has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 34 of them marked constructed. That is the 32nd-largest count among the 92 Indiana counties with registrations, and 0.95% of the state's 5,032. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1200843 near Auburn at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does DeKalb County compare with the rest of Indiana?
With 48 registrations, DeKalb County ranks 32nd of 92 counties in Indiana; Marion County leads the state with 327. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in DeKalb County?
The most common filed structure type in DeKalb County is tower (code TOWER), with 24 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (13) and guyed tower (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 34 constructed, 6 canceled, 5 granted (not yet constructed) and 3 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in DeKalb County?
American Towers LLC, Crown Castle GT Company, LLC and SBA Properties, LLC hold the most registrations in DeKalb County, 4 each of the 48. Other owners include Northern Indiana Public Service Company (3), CCATT LLC (2) and GTE Mobilnet of Fort Wayne Limited Partnership (2). 26 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in DeKalb County have registered structures?
Registrations in DeKalb County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Auburn (16), Waterloo (9), Butler (8), Garrett (5) and Spencerville (3).
Every registration
All 48 structures in DeKalb County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn · 1200843 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Butler · 1259720 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Waterloo · 1057084 | 115 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Auburn · 1331389 | 114 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Garrett · 1037911 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Waterloo · 1334274 | 111 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Auburn · 1247519 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Butler · 1206436 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Butler · 1229237 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 10 | Ashley · 1229817 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 11 | Corunna · 1218158 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Auburn · 1030883 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Auburn · 1036836 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 14 | Waterloo · 1214551 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Helmer · 1030128 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Auburn · 1220421 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Auburn · 1027105 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Waterloo · 1281871 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Butler · 1254980 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Auburn · 1225886 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Waterloo · 1253163 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Spencerville · 1220471 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | St. Joe · 1024981 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Garrett · 1242371 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Spencerville · 1312566 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Butler · 1232209 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 27 | Waterloo · 1213564 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Hamilton · 1213565 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Garrett · 1219839 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Butler · 1219446 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Butler · 1030114 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 32 | Garrett · 1257684 | 65 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 33 | Auburn · 1054605 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 34 | Waterloo · 1023473 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Auburn · 1294001 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Garrett · 1295038 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Laotto · 1332359 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Auburn · 1002218 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Waterloo · 1028120 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Auburn · 1028179 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Butler · 1238201 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Spencerville · 1330841 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Auburn · 1260935 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Saint Joe · 1300237 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 45 | Auburn · 1062706 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Auburn · 1272554 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Waterloo · 1296898 | 12 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Auburn · 1239822 | 11 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in DeKalb County, IN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 48 registered antenna structures in DeKalb County, Indiana, 34 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 DeKalb County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in DeKalb County is registration 1200843, a tower near Auburn at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in DeKalb County?
American Towers LLC, Crown Castle GT Company, LLC and SBA Properties, LLC are tied for the most registrations in DeKalb County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in DeKalb County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (24 of 48 registrations), then lattice tower (13).
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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 DeKalb County, Indiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/indiana/county/dekalb-county (data as of October 13, 2026).