Antenna structures in Adams County, Iowa
At a glance
Adams County, Iowa has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them marked constructed. That is the 92nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.44% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017730 near Corning at 130 m (425 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Adams County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 18 registrations, Adams County ranks 92nd of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 91 m, about 16% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 130 m, is about 42% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Adams County?
The most common filed structure type in Adams County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (38.9%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and lattice tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 15 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 Adams County?
Massena Telephone Company, Inc. and VB-S1 Assets, LLC hold the most registrations in Adams County, 3 each of the 18. Other owners include CitySwitch DevCo 1, LLC (2), AMERICAN CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC (1) and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (1). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Adams County have registered structures?
Registrations in Adams County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Corning (12), Brooks (2), Lenox (1), Creston (1) and Mt. Etna (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Adams County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corning · 1017730 | 130 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Brooks · 1015834 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Brooks · 1326016 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Corning · 1017957 | 123 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Corning · 1016613 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 6 | Corning · 1302437 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Lenox · 1249745 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Corning · 1250305 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Creston · 1314239 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Mt. Etna · 1272564 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Grant · 1016745 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Corning · 1316687 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Corning · 1317798 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Corning · 1016905 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Corning · 1214488 | 70 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Corning · 1285124 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 17 | Corning · 1240740 | 52 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 18 | Corning · 1202741 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Adams County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Adams County, Iowa, 15 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 Adams County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Adams County is registration 1017730, a guyed tower near Corning at 130 m (425 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Adams County?
Massena Telephone Company, Inc. and VB-S1 Assets, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Adams County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Adams County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 18 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Adams County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/adams-county (data as of October 13, 2026).