Antenna structures in Pocahontas County, Iowa
At a glance
Pocahontas County, Iowa has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 83rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.53% of the state's 4,131. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017578 near Palmer at 149 m (489 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Pocahontas County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 22 registrations, Pocahontas County ranks 83rd of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 82 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 149 m, is about 82% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Pocahontas County?
The most common filed structure type in Pocahontas County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (40.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and guyed tower (5). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 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 Pocahontas County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Pocahontas County, with 5 of the 22. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (3), CTI Towers Assets II, LLC (3) and Corn Belt Power Cooperative (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Pocahontas County have registered structures?
Registrations in Pocahontas County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Laurens (7), Pocahontas (5), Palmer (2), Gilmore City (2) and Fonda (2).
Every registration
All 22 structures in Pocahontas County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmer · 1017578 | 149 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Laurens · 1244421 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Laurens · 1017898 | 118 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Gilmore City · 1308025 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Gilmore City · 1258180 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Laurens · 1259663 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Fonda · 1296560 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Laurens · 1227512 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Havelock · 1016185 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Pocahontas · 1017899 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Pocahontas · 1241585 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Havelock · 1264189 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Albert City · 1308151 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Laurens · 1258914 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Pocahontas · 1258602 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Palmer · 1295817 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Fonda · 1310002 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Pocahontas · 1252947 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Pocahontas · 1065092 | 42 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Laurens · 1314318 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 21 | Laurens · 1314319 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 22 | Pocahantas · 1205972 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Pocahontas County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 22 registered antenna structures in Pocahontas County, Iowa, 19 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 Pocahontas County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Pocahontas County is registration 1017578, a tower near Palmer at 149 m (489 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Pocahontas County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Pocahontas County (5), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (3).
What kind of towers are in Pocahontas County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 22 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Pocahontas County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/pocahontas-county (data as of October 20, 2026).