Antenna structures in Humboldt County, Iowa
At a glance
Humboldt County, Iowa has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them marked constructed. That is the 93rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.44% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1253947 near Bradgate at 366 m (1,200 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Humboldt County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 18 registrations, Humboldt County ranks 93rd of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 118 m, about 50% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 366 m, is about 3.1 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Humboldt County?
The most common filed structure type in Humboldt County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (38.9%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and lattice tower (2). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 14 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 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 Humboldt County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., Corn Belt Power Cooperative and IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD DBA = IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION hold the most registrations in Humboldt County, 2 each of the 18. Other owners include Cellco Partnership (1), CTI Towers Assets II, LLC (1) and Iowa Central Community College (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Humboldt County have registered structures?
Registrations in Humboldt County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Humboldt (8), Bradgate (2), Livermore (2), Badger (1) and Eagle Grove (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Humboldt County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradgate · 1026016 | 366 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 2 | Bradgate · 1253947 | 366 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Badger · 1017936 | 185 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Humboldt · 1054475 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Humboldt · 1227513 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Eagle Grove · 1017259 | 105 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Livermore · 1238963 | 103 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Humboldt · 1017903 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Dakota · 1017364 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Humboldt · 1206776 | 91 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Humboldt · 1015366 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Livermore · 1258340 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Humboldt · 1017902 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Rutland · 1206957 | 61 m | Silo | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Humboldt · 1243804 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Humbold · 1206890 | 31 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Humboldt · 1238162 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Dakota City · 1201621 | 20 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Humboldt County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Humboldt County, Iowa, 14 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 Humboldt County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Humboldt County is registration 1253947, a guyed tower near Bradgate at 366 m (1,200 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Humboldt County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., Corn Belt Power Cooperative and IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD DBA = IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION are tied for the most registrations in Humboldt County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Humboldt County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 18 registrations), then guyed tower (3).
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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 Humboldt County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/humboldt-county (data as of October 13, 2026).