Antenna structures in Butler County, Iowa
At a glance
Butler County, Iowa has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 62nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.70% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1018076 near Allison at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Butler County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 29 registrations, Butler County ranks 62nd of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 78 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 65% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Butler County?
The most common filed structure type in Butler County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (48.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (10) and guyed tower (4).
By registration status: 25 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Butler County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Butler County, with 7 of the 29. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (3), Cedar Wapsie Communications,inc (2) and Corn Belt Power Cooperative (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Butler County have registered structures?
Registrations in Butler County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Allison (8), Aplington (4), Dumont (4), Parkersburg (3) and Shell Rock (3).
Every registration
All 29 structures in Butler County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allison · 1018076 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Allison · 1018191 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Aplington · 1304327 | 108 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Hampton · 1208832 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Dumont · 1017906 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Aplington · 1212629 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Allison · 1057516 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Parkersburg · 1016992 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Greene · 1017323 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Greene · 1248587 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 11 | Shell Rock · 1230873 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Clarksville · 1245612 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Aplington · 1334237 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Dumont · 1254912 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | New Hartford · 1266443 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Allison · 1237459 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Dumont · 1296836 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Shell Rock · 1320176 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Aplington · 1255272 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Dumont · 1304763 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Clarksville · 1247543 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Shell Rock · 1277643 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Clarksville · 1258648 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Parkersburg · 1018041 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Allison · 1018167 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Parkersburg · 1252201 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Allison · 1279851 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Allison · 1203763 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Allison · 1020911 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Butler County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 29 registered antenna structures in Butler County, Iowa, 25 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 Butler County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Butler County is registration 1018076, a tower near Allison at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Butler County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Butler County (7), followed by Alltel Corporation (3).
What kind of towers are in Butler County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 29 registrations), then lattice 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 Butler County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/butler-county (data as of October 13, 2026).