Antenna structures in Buchanan County, Iowa
At a glance
Buchanan County, Iowa has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them marked constructed. That is the 26th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1025917 near Rowley at 609 m (1,999 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Buchanan County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 45 registrations, Buchanan County ranks 26th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 130 m, about 65% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 609 m, is about 4.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Buchanan County?
The most common filed structure type in Buchanan County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 17 registrations (37.8%). It is followed by tower (14) and guyed tower (10).
By registration status: 37 constructed, 4 dismantled, 2 canceled and 2 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 Buchanan County?
American Towers LLC and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. hold the most registrations in Buchanan County, 9 each of the 45. Other owners include SBA Towers X, LLC (4), BUCHANAN, COUNTY OF (3) and Alltel Corporation (2). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Buchanan County have registered structures?
Registrations in Buchanan County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Independence (15), Winthrop (5), Brandon (4), Fairbank (4) and Rowley (3).
Every registration
All 45 structures in Buchanan County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowley · 1025917 | 609 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Walker · 1223188 | 607 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Walker · 1017602 | 566 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Walker · 1055256 | 521 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Independence · 1024406 | 333 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Independence · 1053693 | 132 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Brandon · 1017749 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Independence · 1018189 | 110 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Brandon · 1208462 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Independence · 1209216 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Independence · 1028170 | 105 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 12 | Winthrop · 1224525 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Independence · 1283259 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Hazelton · 1017108 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Independence · 1225764 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Rowley · 1254521 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Fairbank · 1220846 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Winthrop · 1208447 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 19 | Brandon · 1225883 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Hazelton · 1262329 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Winthrop · 1286207 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Independence · 1291862 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Independence · 1226428 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 24 | Lamont · 1273575 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Rowley · 1296131 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Quasqueton · 1314354 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Coggon · 1307912 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Doris · 1304331 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Fairbank · 1227276 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Jesup · 1228256 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Independence · 1208658 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Winthrop · 1230672 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Masonville · 1205264 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 34 | Independance · 1246813 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Brandon · 1280208 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Aurora · 1204925 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Quasqueton · 1204926 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Independence · 1281997 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Winthrop · 1204706 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Independence · 1233761 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Independence · 1317190 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Fairbank · 1286451 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Fairbank · 1261268 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Independence · 1304733 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Independence · 1313426 | 17 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Buchanan County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 45 registered antenna structures in Buchanan County, Iowa, 37 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 Buchanan County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Buchanan County is registration 1025917, a guyed tower near Rowley at 609 m (1,999 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Buchanan County?
American Towers LLC and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. are tied for the most registrations in Buchanan County, with 9 each.
What kind of towers are in Buchanan County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (17 of 45 registrations), then tower (14).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Buchanan County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/buchanan-county (data as of October 6, 2026).