Antenna structures in Hancock County, Iowa
At a glance
Hancock County, Iowa has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 38th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.97% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017904 near Klemme at 111 m (363 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hancock County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 40 registrations, Hancock County ranks 38th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 68 m, about 14% below the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 111 m, is about 64% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hancock County?
The most common filed structure type in Hancock County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (35%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (7). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 22 constructed, 8 granted (not yet constructed), 8 canceled and 2 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Hancock County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Hancock County, with 9 of the 40. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (8), APC Towers, LLC (2) and Coloff Media (2). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hancock County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hancock County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Forest City (14), Garner (7), Britt (6), Klemme (3) and Ventura (2).
Every registration
All 40 structures in Hancock County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garner · 1245935 | 169 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Klemme · 1223106 | 166 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Goodell · 1295967 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 4 | Klemme · 1017904 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Garner · 1247759 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Ventura · 1037063 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Mason City · 1278279 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Britt · 1260124 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Garner · 1304379 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Corwith · 1310161 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Duncan · 1027153 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Garner · 1310786 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Forest City · 1037195 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 14 | Garner · 1227022 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Wesley · 1222835 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Forest City · 1333978 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Garner · 1323456 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Kanawha · 1333868 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Kanawha · 1276684 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Klemme · 1311898 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Britt · 1227981 | 69 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 22 | Ventura · 1048371 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Britt · 1255721 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Garner · 1253075 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Britt · 1266482 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 26 | Britt · 1286574 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Forest City · 1273066 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Britt · 1018086 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Crystal Lake · 1265092 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Forest City · 1291856 | 24 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Forest City · 1292006 | 24 m | Oil rig | Canceled |
| 32 | Forest City · 1301893 | 23 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 33 | Forest City · 1306060 | 23 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 34 | Forest City · 1303358 | 13 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 35 | Forest City · 1310066 | 12 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 36 | Forest City · 1319215 | 12 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 37 | Forest City · 1324608 | 12 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 38 | Forest City · 1303357 | 9 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 39 | Forest City · 1303361 | 9 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 40 | Forest City · 1303362 | 9 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hancock County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 40 registered antenna structures in Hancock County, Iowa, 22 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 Hancock County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hancock County is registration 1017904, a tower near Klemme at 111 m (363 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hancock County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Hancock County (9), followed by Alltel Corporation (8).
What kind of towers are in Hancock County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 40 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Hancock County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/hancock-county (data as of October 6, 2026).