Antenna structures in Montgomery County, Iowa
At a glance
Montgomery County, Iowa has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 68th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.65% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1016862 near Red Oak at 125 m (410 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Montgomery County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 27 registrations, Montgomery County ranks 68th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 73 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 125 m, is about 72% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Montgomery County?
The most common filed structure type in Montgomery County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (40.7%). It is followed by guyed tower (8) and lattice tower (7).
By registration status: 22 constructed, 4 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 Montgomery County?
BNSF Railway Co. and CitySwitch DevCo 1, LLC hold the most registrations in Montgomery County, 4 each of the 27. Other owners include Montgomery County (3), VB-S1 Assets, LLC (3) and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (2). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Montgomery County have registered structures?
Registrations in Montgomery County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Red Oak (18), Villisca (6), Elliot (1), Stanton (1) and Elliott (1).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Montgomery County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villisca · 1217411 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Red Oak · 1016862 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Red Oak · 1015837 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Red Oak · 1050868 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Villisca · 1246378 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Red Oak · 1023693 | 103 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Red Oak · 1017837 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 8 | Villisca · 1310771 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Elliot · 1310772 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Red Oak · 1311178 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Red Oak · 1326208 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Stanton · 1314216 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Villisca · 1314236 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Villisca · 1314237 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Red Oak · 1017959 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 16 | Elliott · 1294822 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Red Oak · 1024407 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Red Oak · 1020793 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Red Oak · 1291644 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Red Oak · 1282668 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Villisca · 1309434 | 31 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Red Oak · 1322457 | 26 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Red Oak · 1276939 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Red Oak · 1276940 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Red Oak · 1276941 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Red Oak · 1291334 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Red Oak · 1202998 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Montgomery County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Montgomery County, Iowa, 22 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 Montgomery County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Montgomery County is registration 1016862, a guyed tower near Red Oak at 125 m (410 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Montgomery County?
BNSF Railway Co. and CitySwitch DevCo 1, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Montgomery County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Montgomery County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 27 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 Montgomery County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/montgomery-county (data as of October 13, 2026).