Antenna structures in Ida County, Iowa
At a glance
Ida County, Iowa has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 98th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.34% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017105 near Ida Grove at 127 m (415 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Ida County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 14 registrations, Ida County ranks 98th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 79 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 60% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Ida County?
The most common filed structure type in Ida County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (42.9%). It is followed by guyed tower (4) and lattice tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 12 constructed 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 Ida County?
CommNet Cellular Inc., IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP and IOWA, STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION hold the most registrations in Ida County, 2 each of the 14. Other owners include MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY (1), NORTHWEST IOWA POWER COOPERATIVE (1) and Sac County Mutual Telephone Co. (1). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Ida County have registered structures?
Registrations in Ida County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ida Grove (7), Holstein (2), Battle Creek (1), Arthur (1) and Cushing (1).
Every registration
All 14 structures in Ida County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ida Grove · 1017105 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Ida Grove · 1307358 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Holstein · 1252563 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Holstein · 1259664 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Battle Creek · 1333979 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Ida Grove · 1015206 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Ida Grove · 1018059 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Arthur · 1300100 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Ida Grove · 1235171 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Cushing · 1257678 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Odebolt · 1258715 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Ida Grove · 1250071 | 47 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Ida Grove · 1205255 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Ida Grove · 1237855 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Ida County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 14 registered antenna structures in Ida 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 Ida County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Ida County is registration 1017105, a structure near Ida Grove at 127 m (415 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Ida County?
CommNet Cellular Inc., IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP and IOWA, STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION are tied for the most registrations in Ida County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Ida County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 14 registrations), then guyed 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 Ida County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/ida-county (data as of October 13, 2026).