Antenna structures in Decatur County, Iowa
At a glance
Decatur County, Iowa has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 79th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.56% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1059395 near Near Van Wert at 150 m (493 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Decatur County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 23 registrations, Decatur County ranks 79th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 103 m, about 31% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 150 m, is about 46% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Decatur County?
The most common filed structure type in Decatur County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (47.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (8) and lattice tower (3). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 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 Decatur County?
American Towers LLC, ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and Grand River Communications, Inc. hold the most registrations in Decatur County, 3 each of the 23. Other owners include Cellco Partnership (2), MCC Iowa LLC (2) and Cloud 1 (1). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Decatur County have registered structures?
Registrations in Decatur County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lamoni (6), Leon (6), Van Wert (3), Decatur City (2) and Davis City (2).
Every registration
All 23 structures in Decatur County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Near Van Wert · 1059395 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Van Wert · 1012052 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Decatur City · 1016639 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Lamoni · 1056709 | 125 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Leon · 1202091 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 6 | Lamoni · 1015414 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Leon · 1207244 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Lamoni · 1208653 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Van Wert · 1292309 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Leon · 1232623 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Lamoni · 1233306 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Garden Grove · 1235402 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Lamoni · 1288485 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Leon · 1016774 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Davis City · 1204768 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | High Point · 1316490 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Decatur · 1332620 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Leon · 1023690 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Van Wert · 1015878 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Decatur City · 1220292 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Lamoni · 1304734 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Davis City · 1226514 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Leon · 1288340 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Decatur County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 23 registered antenna structures in Decatur 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 Decatur County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Decatur County is registration 1059395, a tower near Near Van Wert at 150 m (493 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Decatur County?
American Towers LLC, ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and Grand River Communications, Inc. are tied for the most registrations in Decatur County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Decatur County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 23 registrations), then guyed 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 Decatur County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/decatur-county (data as of October 13, 2026).