Antenna structures in Lyon County, Iowa
At a glance
Lyon County, Iowa has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 94th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.41% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1026022 near Rock Rapids at 147 m (483 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lyon County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 17 registrations, Lyon County ranks 94th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 77 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 147 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lyon County?
The most common filed structure type in Lyon County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (35.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and guyed tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 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 Lyon County?
Crown Castle Towers 09 holds the most registrations in Lyon County, with 4 of the 17. The next largest are CCATT LLC (3), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (2) and SBA Towers IV, LLC (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lyon County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lyon County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Rock Rapids (6), Larchwood (3), Alvord (2), George (2) and Rowena (2).
Every registration
All 17 structures in Lyon County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Rapids · 1026022 | 147 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Rock Rapids · 1228589 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Rock Rapids · 1040336 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Alvord · 1017453 | 103 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Rock Rapids · 1220450 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | George · 1260075 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Larchwood · 1232978 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | George · 1270941 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Rowena · 1266283 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Larchwood · 1266284 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Little Rock · 1257691 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Larchwood · 1257984 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Alvord · 1265864 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Inwood · 1319024 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Rowena · 1266282 | 58 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Rock Rapids · 1257985 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Rock Rapids · 1268976 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lyon County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 17 registered antenna structures in Lyon 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 Lyon County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lyon County is registration 1026022, a guyed tower near Rock Rapids at 147 m (483 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lyon County?
Crown Castle Towers 09 holds the most registrations in Lyon County (4), followed by CCATT LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Lyon County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 17 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 Lyon County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/lyon-county (data as of October 13, 2026).