Antenna structures in Crawford County, Iowa
At a glance
Crawford County, Iowa has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them marked constructed. That is the 45th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.87% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1244124 near Dunlop at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Crawford County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 36 registrations, Crawford County ranks 45th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 83 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 83% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Crawford County?
The most common filed structure type in Crawford County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (36.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (11) and guyed tower (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 26 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled and 2 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 Crawford County?
Iowa 8-Monona Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Crawford County, with 7 of the 36. The next largest are Crawford, County of (5), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4) and Crawford County Firefighters Assoc, (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Crawford County have registered structures?
Registrations in Crawford County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Denison (14), Charter Oak (4), Schleswig (3), Vail (3) and Dow City (3).
Every registration
All 36 structures in Crawford County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunlop · 1244124 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Manilla · 1268423 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Denison · 1063104 | 107 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 4 | Denison · 1299557 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Charter Oak · 1015210 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Denison · 1015884 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Denison · 1053247 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Denison · 1225228 | 97 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Denison · 1018072 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Denison · 1062821 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Charter Oak · 1261801 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Denison · 1021888 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Schleswig · 1301699 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Defiance · 1308972 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Westside · 1309653 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Schleswig · 1310399 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Vail · 1310753 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Manila · 1323241 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Vail · 1323242 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Charter Oak · 1323379 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Dow City · 1323240 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Schleswig · 1282001 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Dow City · 1264002 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Vail · 1227042 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Denison · 1262748 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 26 | Dow City · 1263729 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 27 | Kiron · 1307024 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Denison · 1326255 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Denison · 1024386 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Dension · 1247917 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Dension · 1267447 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 32 | Charter Oak · 1282138 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 33 | Denison · 1256779 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 34 | Denison · 1322516 | 37 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 35 | Denison · 1286052 | 15 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Denision · 1206462 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Crawford County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 36 registered antenna structures in Crawford County, Iowa, 26 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 Crawford County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Crawford County is registration 1244124, a tower near Dunlop at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Crawford County?
Iowa 8-Monona Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Crawford County (7), followed by Crawford, County of (5).
What kind of towers are in Crawford County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 36 registrations), then lattice tower (11).
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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 Crawford County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/crawford-county (data as of October 13, 2026).