Antenna structures in Monroe County, Iowa
At a glance
Monroe County, Iowa has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 78th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.58% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1018152 near Eddyville at 152 m (498 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Monroe County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 24 registrations, Monroe County ranks 78th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 126 m, about 60% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 20% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Monroe County?
The most common filed structure type in Monroe County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 9 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (8) and tower (3). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Monroe County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Monroe County, with 6 of the 24. The next largest are IOWA STATE OF (2), Monroe, County of (2) and Alltel Communications, LLC (1). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Monroe County have registered structures?
Registrations in Monroe County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Albia (11), Melrose (5), Eddyville (2), Lovilla (2) and Melorose (1).
Every registration
All 24 structures in Monroe County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melrose · 1256148 | 458 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Melorose · 1311924 | 318 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Eddyville · 1018152 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Albia · 1205771 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Moravia · 1017082 | 145 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Lovilla · 1247508 | 143 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Melrose · 1247140 | 141 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Albia · 1269742 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Eddyville · 1004497 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Albia · 1017097 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Albia · 1301317 | 102 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Albia · 1017945 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Albia · 1016771 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Blakesburg · 1272130 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Melrose · 1314364 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Melrose · 1330654 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Albia · 1300702 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Albia · 1308152 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Lovilla · 1332639 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Albia · 1253014 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Melrose · 1309465 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 22 | Lovilia · 1274821 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Albia · 1015872 | 64 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 24 | Albia · 1241174 | 41 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Monroe County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in Monroe 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 Monroe County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Monroe County is registration 1018152, a tower near Eddyville at 152 m (498 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Monroe County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Monroe County (6), followed by IOWA STATE OF (2).
What kind of towers are in Monroe County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (9 of 24 registrations), then guyed tower (8).
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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 Monroe County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/monroe-county (data as of October 13, 2026).