Antenna structures in Hardin County, Iowa
At a glance
Hardin County, Iowa has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them marked constructed. That is the 36th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.99% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1016871 near Owasa at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hardin County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 41 registrations, Hardin County ranks 36th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 73 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hardin County?
The most common filed structure type in Hardin County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (36.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (11) and guyed tower (9). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 32 constructed, 4 canceled, 3 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Hardin County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Hardin County, with 8 of the 41. The next largest are Hardin County Wireless (5), Alltel Corporation (3) and CTI Towers Assets II, LLC (2). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hardin County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hardin County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Iowa Falls (15), Eldora (7), Alden (4), Radcliffe (3) and Ackley (3).
Every registration
All 41 structures in Hardin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owasa · 1016871 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Eldora · 1270054 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Union · 1018147 | 120 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Iowa Falls · 1305775 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Radcliffe · 1023974 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Eldora · 1017744 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Iowa Falls · 1248477 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Union · 1267373 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Eldora · 1280666 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Hubbard · 1308513 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Robertson · 1017955 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Iowa Falls · 1256682 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Ackley · 1238163 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Alden · 1226628 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Iowa Falls · 1017739 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Hubbard · 1254569 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Buckeye · 1308423 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Radcliffe · 1017743 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Alden · 1304987 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Iowa Falls · 1016754 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Alden · 1252858 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 22 | Iowa Falls · 1253080 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 23 | Iowa Falls · 1018126 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Alden · 1018035 | 61 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 25 | Iowa Falls · 1245344 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Iowa Falls · 1308833 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Iowa Falls · 1252054 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Eldora · 1256681 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Hardin · 1292618 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 30 | Radcliffe · 1061861 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Eldora · 1231484 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Iowa Falls · 1282340 | 59 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 33 | Ackley · 1265948 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Ackely · 1259385 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Eldora · 1279063 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Iowa Falls · 1321135 | 46 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Eldora · 1242520 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Iowa Falls · 1018039 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Ackley · 1313414 | 18 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 40 | Iowa Falls · 1264946 | 17 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 41 | Iowa Falls · 1255431 | 10 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hardin County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 41 registered antenna structures in Hardin County, Iowa, 32 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 Hardin County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hardin County is registration 1016871, a tower near Owasa at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hardin County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Hardin County (8), followed by Hardin County Wireless (5).
What kind of towers are in Hardin County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 41 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 Hardin County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/hardin-county (data as of October 13, 2026).