Antenna structures in Clay County, Iowa
At a glance
Clay County, Iowa has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 64th-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 1016592 near Fostoria at 140 m (459 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Clay County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 29 registrations, Clay County ranks 64th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 87 m, about 11% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 140 m, is about 60% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Clay County?
The most common filed structure type in Clay County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (44.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 2 canceled, 1 dismantled and 1 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 Clay County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Clay County, with 5 of the 29. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (4), CTI Towers Assets, II, LLC c/o Symphony Towers Infrastructure (3) and SBA Towers IV, LLC (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
- ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. · 5
- Alltel Corporation · 4
- CTI Towers Assets, II, LLC c/o Symphony Towers Infrastructure · 3
- SBA Towers IV, LLC · 2
- TowerCo 2013 LLC · 2
- ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CO DBA = COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS CO · 1
- Corn Belt Power Cooperative · 1
- Great Lakes Communication Corp · 1
Which places in Clay County have registered structures?
Registrations in Clay County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Spencer (13), Fostoria (4), Everly (4), Sioux Rapids (2) and Peterson (2).
Every registration
All 29 structures in Clay County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fostoria · 1016592 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Spencer · 1017579 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Spencer · 1216772 | 123 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 4 | Spencer · 1026653 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Spencer · 1021884 | 120 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Everly · 1017897 | 118 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Spencer · 1059340 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Sioux Rapids · 1293164 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Spencer · 1016658 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Fostoria · 1018092 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Fostoria · 1212898 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Everly · 1307872 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Spencer · 1053249 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Fostoria · 1016593 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 15 | Sioux Rapids · 1220449 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Peterson · 1260353 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Spencer · 1289888 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Everly · 1296334 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Everly · 1286681 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Webb · 1311894 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 21 | Webb · 1313847 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Peterson · 1254870 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Dickens · 1245433 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Spencer · 1250018 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Spencer · 1315228 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Greenville · 1256695 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Spencer · 1299414 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Spencer · 1016273 | 48 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Spencer · 1299103 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Clay County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 29 registered antenna structures in Clay 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 Clay County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Clay County is registration 1016592, a tower near Fostoria at 140 m (459 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Clay County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Clay County (5), followed by Alltel Corporation (4).
What kind of towers are in Clay County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 29 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Clay County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/clay-county (data as of October 13, 2026).