Antenna structures in Calhoun County, Iowa
At a glance
Calhoun County, Iowa has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 84th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.51% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017876 near Lytton at 140 m (460 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Calhoun County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 21 registrations, Calhoun County ranks 84th 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 140 m, is about 73% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Calhoun County?
The most common filed structure type in Calhoun County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 9 registrations (42.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and tower (4).
By registration status: 17 constructed, 3 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 Calhoun County?
IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP holds the most registrations in Calhoun County, with 5 of the 21. The next largest are Calhoun, County of (2), CommNet Cellular Inc. (2) and CTI Towers Assets II, LLC (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Calhoun County have registered structures?
Registrations in Calhoun County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Rockwell City (8), Lake City (3), Pomeroy (3), Lohrville (2) and Lytton (1).
Every registration
All 21 structures in Calhoun County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lytton · 1017876 | 140 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Rockwell City · 1320097 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Rockwell City · 1267189 | 117 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Jolley · 1016906 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Lake City · 1234908 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Somers · 1233959 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Pomeroy · 1017937 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Rockwell City · 1017746 | 104 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Lake City · 1017900 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Pomeroy · 1309558 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Pomeroy · 1309300 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 12 | Lohrville · 1309654 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Manson · 1280891 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Lohrville · 1321952 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Rockwell City · 1309522 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Rockwell City · 1294812 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Rockwell City · 1018061 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 18 | Rockwell City · 1298570 | 25 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Lake City · 1314320 | 18 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 20 | Rockwell City · 1207646 | 18 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 21 | Carroll · 1202994 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Calhoun County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 21 registered antenna structures in Calhoun County, Iowa, 17 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 Calhoun County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Calhoun County is registration 1017876, a guyed tower near Lytton at 140 m (460 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Calhoun County?
IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP holds the most registrations in Calhoun County (5), followed by Calhoun, County of (2).
What kind of towers are in Calhoun County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (9 of 21 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Calhoun County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/calhoun-county (data as of October 13, 2026).