Antenna structures in Mitchell County, Iowa
At a glance
Mitchell County, Iowa has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 90th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.48% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1015912 near Saint Ansgar at 477 m (1,565 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Mitchell County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 20 registrations, Mitchell County ranks 90th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 120 m, about 53% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 477 m, is about 4.0 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Mitchell County?
The most common filed structure type in Mitchell County is tower (code TOWER), with 5 registrations (25%). 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: 17 constructed, 1 dismantled, 1 canceled 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 Mitchell County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Mitchell County, with 6 of the 20. The next largest are FMTC Wireless Inc (5), Alltel Corporation (2) and Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Mitchell County have registered structures?
Registrations in Mitchell County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Osage (6), St. Ansgar (3), Elma (2), Mitchell (2) and Saint Ansgar (1).
Every registration
All 20 structures in Mitchell County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Ansgar · 1015912 | 477 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | McIntire · 1253749 | 473 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Osage · 1018080 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Elma · 1042732 | 111 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Osage · 1017731 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | St. Ansgar · 1223291 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Orchard · 1247544 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 8 | St. Ansgar · 1247545 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Staceyville · 1248588 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 10 | Elma · 1259677 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 11 | Nora Springs · 1017695 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Riceville · 1237439 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | St. Ansgar · 1246171 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 14 | Mitchell · 1307078 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Stacyville · 1278198 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 16 | Osage · 1284512 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Osage · 1309550 | 56 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Osage · 1234173 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Mitchell · 1017939 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Osage · 1302787 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Mitchell County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 20 registered antenna structures in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Mitchell County is registration 1015912, a tower near Saint Ansgar at 477 m (1,565 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Mitchell County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Mitchell County (6), followed by FMTC Wireless Inc (5).
What kind of towers are in Mitchell County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (5 of 20 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 Mitchell County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/mitchell-county (data as of October 13, 2026).