Antenna structures in Emmet County, Iowa
At a glance
Emmet County, Iowa has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 91st-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.46% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1302441 near Estherville at 117 m (383 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Emmet County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 19 registrations, Emmet County ranks 91st 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 117 m, is about 34% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Emmet County?
The most common filed structure type in Emmet County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (57.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (3) and guyed tower (1). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 12 constructed, 3 canceled, 2 dismantled and 2 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 Emmet County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Emmet County, with 3 of the 19. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (2), Beaver Broadcasting, Inc. (2) and Mediacom Iowa LLC (2). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Emmet County have registered structures?
Registrations in Emmet County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Estherville (6), Armstrong (4), Esterville (3), Ringsted (3) and Wallingford (2).
Every registration
All 19 structures in Emmet County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wallingford · 1256724 | 134 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Estherville · 1302441 | 117 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Estherville · 1016595 | 110 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 4 | Esterville · 1026654 | 107 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Estherville · 1261194 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Esterville · 1016660 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Armstrong · 1259028 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Armstrong · 1257872 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Wallingford · 1018094 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Ringsted · 1063904 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Armstrong · 1018600 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Armstrong · 1334390 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Estherville · 1278670 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Ringsted · 1201981 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Ringsted · 1203116 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 16 | Estherville · 1016594 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 17 | Gruver · 1266590 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Esterville · 1266716 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Estherville · 1275994 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Emmet County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 19 registered antenna structures in Emmet County, Iowa, 12 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 Emmet County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Emmet County is registration 1302441, a lattice tower near Estherville at 117 m (383 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Emmet County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Emmet County (3), followed by Alltel Corporation (2).
What kind of towers are in Emmet County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 19 registrations), then lattice tower (3).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Emmet County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/emmet-county (data as of October 6, 2026).