Antenna structures in Cherokee County, Iowa
At a glance
Cherokee County, Iowa has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 73rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.61% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1303342 near Meridan at 123 m (403 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Cherokee County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 25 registrations, Cherokee County ranks 73rd of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 76 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 123 m, is about 62% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Cherokee County?
The most common filed structure type in Cherokee County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (36%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and lattice tower (4). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 3 dismantled and 3 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 Cherokee County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and CommNet Cellular Inc. hold the most registrations in Cherokee County, 3 each of the 25. Other owners include IOWA STATE OF (2), NORTHWEST IOWA POWER COOPERATIVE (2) and SBA Towers VII, LLC (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
- ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. · 3
- CommNet Cellular Inc. · 3
- IOWA STATE OF · 2
- NORTHWEST IOWA POWER COOPERATIVE · 2
- SBA Towers VII, LLC · 2
- ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CO DBA = COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS CO · 1
- CHICAGO, CENTRAL & PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY · 1
- CTI Towers Assets, II, LLC c/o Symphony Towers Infrastructure · 1
Which places in Cherokee County have registered structures?
Registrations in Cherokee County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Cherokee (13), Quimby (4), Marcus (3), Meridan (1) and Larrabee (1).
Every registration
All 25 structures in Cherokee County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherokee · 1018552 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Meridan · 1303342 | 123 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Cherokee · 1047561 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Quimby · 1057452 | 118 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Cherokee · 1017702 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Marcus · 1237146 | 99 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Marcus · 1245298 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Quimby · 1284298 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Cherokee · 1238060 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Quimby · 1015207 | 81 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 11 | Larrabee · 1311897 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Quimby · 1291822 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Paullina · 1037061 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 14 | Cleghorn · 1250015 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Aurelia · 1250013 | 75 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Cherokee · 1018081 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Cherokee · 1204454 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 18 | Marcus · 1255773 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Cherokee · 1258021 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Cherokee · 1209549 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Cherokee · 1245937 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Cherokee · 1240602 | 38 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Cherokee · 1209524 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Cherokee · 1311930 | 20 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 25 | Cherokee · 1243187 | 10 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Cherokee County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 25 registered antenna structures in Cherokee County, Iowa, 19 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 Cherokee County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Cherokee County is registration 1303342, a lattice tower near Meridan at 123 m (403 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Cherokee County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and CommNet Cellular Inc. are tied for the most registrations in Cherokee County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Cherokee County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 25 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Cherokee County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/cherokee-county (data as of October 13, 2026).