Antenna structures in Carroll County, Iowa
At a glance
Carroll County, Iowa has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them marked constructed. That is the 32nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017878 near Carroll at 135 m (443 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Carroll County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 42 registrations, Carroll County ranks 32nd 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 135 m, is about 67% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Carroll County?
The most common filed structure type in Carroll County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (40.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (10) and monopole (6). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 33 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled 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 Carroll County?
IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP holds the most registrations in Carroll County, with 6 of the 42. The next largest are Carroll Broadcasting Company = KIKD RADIO (4), CommNet Cellular Inc. (4) and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (3). 21 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Carroll County have registered structures?
Registrations in Carroll County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Carroll (17), Templeton (5), Glidden (5), Manning (4) and Coon Rapids (2).
Every registration
All 42 structures in Carroll County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carroll · 1017878 | 135 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Carroll · 1018058 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Breda · 1267693 | 126 m | Utility pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Templeton · 1303700 | 124 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Caroll · 1302439 | 122 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Carroll · 1057515 | 114 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Lidderdale · 1017493 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Coon Rapids · 1233960 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Templeton · 1245634 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 10 | Templeton · 1246073 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 11 | Templeton · 1293261 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Carroll · 1022053 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Ralston · 1245791 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Carroll · 1249132 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Manning · 1265355 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Dedham · 1319945 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Ralston · 1308230 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Coon Rapids · 1310828 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Arcadia · 1326700 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 20 | Arcadia · 1328290 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Manning · 1211518 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Glidden · 1238315 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Carroll · 1226669 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Carroll · 1059236 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 25 | Carroll · 1016904 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Carroll · 1022054 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Templeton · 1226675 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Glidden · 1017901 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Glidden · 1264852 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Glidden · 1308853 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Carroll · 1334191 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Carroll · 1214600 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Carroll · 1265398 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Dedham · 1302059 | 59 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 35 | Manning · 1281442 | 58 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 36 | Carroll · 1285601 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Carroll · 1244502 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Manning · 1309688 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Carroll · 1242112 | 49 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 40 | Carroll · 1206893 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Carroll · 1305154 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 42 | Glidden · 1285726 | 14 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Carroll County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 42 registered antenna structures in Carroll County, Iowa, 33 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 Carroll County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Carroll County is registration 1017878, a structure near Carroll at 135 m (443 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Carroll County?
IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP holds the most registrations in Carroll County (6), followed by Carroll Broadcasting Company = KIKD RADIO (4).
What kind of towers are in Carroll County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 42 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 Carroll County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/carroll-county (data as of October 13, 2026).