Antenna structures in Howard County, Iowa
At a glance
Howard County, Iowa has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 82nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.53% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017083 near Howard at 134 m (440 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Howard County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 22 registrations, Howard County ranks 82nd of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 78 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 134 m, is about 73% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Howard County?
The most common filed structure type in Howard County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 11 registrations (50%). It is followed by tower (4) and guyed tower (3). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 1 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 Howard County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Howard County, with 6 of the 22. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4), Howard, County Of (2) and Vertical Bridge Development, LLC (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Howard County have registered structures?
Registrations in Howard County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Cresco (7), Lime Springs (5), Elma (5), Riceville (2) and Howard (1).
Every registration
All 22 structures in Howard County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard · 1017083 | 134 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Lime Springs · 1018078 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Riceville · 1232985 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Cresco · 1018138 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Elma · 1230816 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Lime Springs · 1314365 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Lourdes · 1015877 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Cresco · 1228899 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Elma · 1258732 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Lime Springs · 1286126 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Elma · 1316538 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 12 | Elma · 1331106 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Elma · 1301973 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Leroy · 1218269 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 15 | Riceville · 1300715 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Lime Springs · 1307800 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Cresco · 1308969 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Cresco · 1225199 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 19 | Cresco · 1269045 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Cresco · 1308161 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Cresco · 1323181 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Lime Springs · 1322887 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Howard County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 22 registered antenna structures in Howard 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 Howard County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Howard County is registration 1017083, a lattice tower near Howard at 134 m (440 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Howard County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Howard County (6), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4).
What kind of towers are in Howard County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (11 of 22 registrations), then tower (4).
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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 Howard County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/howard-county (data as of October 13, 2026).