Antenna structures in Appanoose County, Iowa
At a glance
Appanoose County, Iowa has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 51st-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.82% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1258601 near Melrose at 184 m (603 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Appanoose County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 34 registrations, Appanoose County ranks 51st of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 89 m, about 14% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 184 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Appanoose County?
The most common filed structure type in Appanoose County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 13 registrations (38.2%). It is followed by tower (10) and guyed tower (7). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled 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 Appanoose County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Appanoose County, with 6 of the 34. The next largest are TowerCo 2013 LLC (4), Alltel Corporation (2) and INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Appanoose County have registered structures?
Registrations in Appanoose County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Centerville (14), Moravia (4), Plano (4), Moulton (3) and Melrose (2).
Every registration
All 34 structures in Appanoose County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melrose · 1246185 | 184 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Melrose · 1258601 | 184 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Centerville · 1018320 | 155 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Centerville · 1243236 | 153 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Centerville · 1241611 | 152 m | Building with pipe | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Centerville · 1246294 | 121 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Seymour · 1018566 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Centerville · 1302438 | 102 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Centerville · 1017947 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Centerville · 1323458 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Moravia · 1235069 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Plano · 1317386 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Centerville · 1272398 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Plano · 1314934 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Rathbun · 1064007 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Centerville · 1016993 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Cincinnati · 1262571 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Mystic · 1016909 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Moulton · 1250817 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Unionville · 1331977 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Moravia · 1294981 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Plano · 1308791 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 23 | Cincinnati · 1331503 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Plano · 1273728 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Moulton · 1272614 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Moravia · 1272022 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Mystic · 1276600 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Moravia · 1272018 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Centerville · 1272019 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Moulton · 1272023 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Centerville · 1206670 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Centerville · 1207585 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Centerville · 1274255 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Centerville · 1253652 | 9 m | Antenna tower array | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Appanoose County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 34 registered antenna structures in Appanoose County, Iowa, 28 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 Appanoose County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Appanoose County is registration 1258601, a guyed tower near Melrose at 184 m (603 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Appanoose County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Appanoose County (6), followed by TowerCo 2013 LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Appanoose County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (13 of 34 registrations), then tower (10).
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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 Appanoose County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/appanoose-county (data as of October 13, 2026).