Antenna structures in Mahaska County, Iowa
At a glance
Mahaska County, Iowa has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them marked constructed. That is the 49th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.85% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1310649 near Bussey at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Mahaska County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 35 registrations, Mahaska County ranks 49th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 75 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Mahaska County?
The most common filed structure type in Mahaska County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (31.4%). It is followed by guyed tower (11) and lattice tower (9). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 29 constructed, 3 canceled, 1 dismantled, 1 terminated 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 Mahaska County?
American Towers LLC and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. hold the most registrations in Mahaska County, 5 each of the 35. Other owners include PST Digital LLC (4), Mahaska County Iowa (3) and Alltel Corporation (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Mahaska County have registered structures?
Registrations in Mahaska County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Oskaloosa (19), Fremont (4), New Sharon (4), Bussey (3) and Eddyville (2).
Every registration
All 35 structures in Mahaska County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bussey · 1310649 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Oskaloosa · 1018280 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Fremont · 1228709 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Oskaloosa · 1016988 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Oskaloosa · 1016616 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Oskaloosa · 1018066 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Oskaloosa · 1321327 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | New Sharon · 1264833 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Oskaloosa · 1018313 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | New Sharon · 1319161 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Eddyville · 1320572 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Oskaloosa · 1224218 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Oskaloosa · 1016270 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 14 | New Sharon · 1237130 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Ankey · 1238074 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 16 | Fremont · 1238094 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Oskaloosa · 1061270 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Oskaloosa · 1020790 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Bussey · 1325625 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 20 | Bussey · 1328229 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Oskaloosa · 1291998 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Wright · 1009057 | 63 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Oskaloosa · 1278463 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Leighton · 1220394 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Oskaloosa · 1220397 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Oskaloosa · 1272562 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Oskaloosa · 1305432 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Eddyville · 1276950 | 60 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 29 | Oskaloosa · 1220395 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Oskaloosa · 1220396 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Fremont · 1299338 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Oskaloosa · 1309070 | 43 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | New Sharon · 1313138 | 21 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Oskaloosa · 1290526 | 11 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 35 | Fremont · 1241061 | 10 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Mahaska County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 35 registered antenna structures in Mahaska County, Iowa, 29 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 Mahaska County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Mahaska County is registration 1310649, a guyed tower near Bussey at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Mahaska County?
American Towers LLC and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. are tied for the most registrations in Mahaska County, with 5 each.
What kind of towers are in Mahaska County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 35 registrations), then guyed tower (11).
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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 Mahaska County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/mahaska-county (data as of October 13, 2026).