Antenna structures in Buena Vista County, Iowa
At a glance
Buena Vista County, Iowa has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 59th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.73% of the state's 4,131. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1016739 near Sioux Rapids at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Buena Vista County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 30 registrations, Buena Vista County ranks 59th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 81 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 88% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Buena Vista County?
The most common filed structure type in Buena Vista County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (56.7%). It is followed by guyed tower (7) and lattice tower (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled, 1 terminated and 1 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 Buena Vista County?
GREAT LAKES OF IOWA INC DBA = CELLULAR ONE and SBA Towers IV, LLC hold the most registrations in Buena Vista County, 3 each of the 30. Other owners include Branch Towers, LLC (2), CTI Towers Assets, II, LLC c/o Symphony Towers Infrastructure (2) and SBA Infrastructures, LLC (2). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Buena Vista County have registered structures?
Registrations in Buena Vista County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Storm Lake (14), Sioux Rapids (5), Alta (4), Newell (2) and Linn Grove (1).
Every registration
All 30 structures in Buena Vista County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Rapids · 1016739 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Storm Lake · 1015247 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Newell · 1051822 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Storm Lake · 1026558 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Sioux Rapids · 1003594 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 6 | Sioux Rapids · 1004105 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Sioux Rapids · 1003593 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Storm Lake · 1016657 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Storm Lake · 1057518 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Linn Grove · 1210732 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Storm Lake · 1015883 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Sulphur Springs · 1018093 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Newell · 1259347 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Alta · 1215069 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Storm Lake · 1257918 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Storm Lake · 1021972 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Alta · 1307081 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Albert City · 1307090 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Storm Lake · 1016274 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Storm Lake · 1257711 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Alta · 1294963 | 67 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Peterson · 1257707 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Storm Lake · 1204611 | 58 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 24 | Truesdale · 1264836 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Alta · 1257677 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Storm Lake · 1252058 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Sioux Rapids · 1269077 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Storm Lake · 1061611 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Storm Lake · 1238404 | 14 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 30 | Storm Lake · 1203002 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Buena Vista County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 30 registered antenna structures in Buena Vista County, Iowa, 23 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 Buena Vista County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Buena Vista County is registration 1016739, a tower near Sioux Rapids at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Buena Vista County?
GREAT LAKES OF IOWA INC DBA = CELLULAR ONE and SBA Towers IV, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Buena Vista County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Buena Vista County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 30 registrations), then guyed tower (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Buena Vista County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/buena-vista-county (data as of October 20, 2026).