Antenna structures in Kossuth County, Iowa
At a glance
Kossuth County, Iowa has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 43rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.92% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1018198 near Algona at 143 m (469 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Kossuth County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 38 registrations, Kossuth County ranks 43rd of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 84 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 143 m, is about 70% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Kossuth County?
The most common filed structure type in Kossuth County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (34.2%). It is followed by lattice tower (13) and guyed tower (6). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 7 canceled, 5 dismantled and 1 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 Kossuth County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Kossuth County, with 9 of the 38. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (4), ELECTRONIC SPECIALTIES INC (2) and FTC Tower Co, LLC (2). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Kossuth County have registered structures?
Registrations in Kossuth County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Algona (12), Burt (6), Ledyard (3), Wesley (3) and Bancroft (3).
Every registration
All 38 structures in Kossuth County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algona · 1018198 | 143 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Algona · 1241683 | 141 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Burt · 1302446 | 137 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Algona · 1259962 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Ledyard · 1323886 | 108 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Algona · 1017865 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Algona · 1018085 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Lakota · 1017358 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Lakota · 1017833 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Ledyard · 1310754 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Wesley · 1251007 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Whittemore · 1265751 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Burt · 1284491 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Burt · 1294315 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 15 | Burt · 1300241 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Buffalo Center · 1018087 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Burt · 1282017 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Corwith · 1314483 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Swea City · 1026655 | 85 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 20 | Bancroft · 1333851 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Ledyard · 1308975 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 22 | Algona · 1038681 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 23 | Bancroft · 1284492 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 24 | Swea City · 1293606 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Titonka · 1317213 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 26 | Titonka · 1330116 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Burt · 1260094 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Fenton · 1325623 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 29 | Fenton · 1328289 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Bancroft · 1018601 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 31 | Wesley · 1308026 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 32 | Algona · 1016951 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Wesley · 1311174 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Algona · 1016954 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Algona · 1260536 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Algona · 1275535 | 40 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 37 | Algona · 1272328 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Algona · 1203006 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Kossuth County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 38 registered antenna structures in Kossuth County, Iowa, 25 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 Kossuth County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Kossuth County is registration 1018198, a structure near Algona at 143 m (469 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Kossuth County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Kossuth County (9), followed by Alltel Corporation (4).
What kind of towers are in Kossuth County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 38 registrations), then lattice tower (13).
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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 Kossuth County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/kossuth-county (data as of October 6, 2026).