Antenna structures in Ringgold County, Iowa
At a glance
Ringgold County, Iowa has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 96th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.41% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1229518 near Mount Ayr at 130 m (426 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Ringgold County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 17 registrations, Ringgold County ranks 96th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 94 m, about 20% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 130 m, is about 38% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Ringgold County?
The most common filed structure type in Ringgold County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 7 registrations (41.2%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 16 constructed 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 Ringgold County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Ringgold County, with 4 of the 17. The next largest are Cloud 1 (3), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (2) and VB-S1 Assets, LLC (2). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Ringgold County have registered structures?
Registrations in Ringgold County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mount Ayr (6), Kellerton (2), Shannon City (2), Diagonal (2) and Ellston (2).
Every registration
All 17 structures in Ringgold County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Ayr · 1229518 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Mount Ayr · 1016640 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Kellerton · 1200247 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Mount Ayr · 1016769 | 111 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Tingley · 1258987 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Shannon City · 1259304 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Diagonal · 1280293 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Mt. Ayr · 1302452 | 102 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Kellerton · 1235401 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Shannon City · 1314244 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Clearfield · 1315050 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Ellston · 1316345 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Ellston · 1292308 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Diagonal · 1316540 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Mount Ayr · 1031175 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Mount Ayr · 1316534 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Mount Ayr · 1205754 | 34 m | Building with antenna | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Ringgold County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 17 registered antenna structures in Ringgold County, Iowa, 16 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 Ringgold County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Ringgold County is registration 1229518, a tower near Mount Ayr at 130 m (426 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Ringgold County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Ringgold County (4), followed by Cloud 1 (3).
What kind of towers are in Ringgold County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (7 of 17 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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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 Ringgold County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/ringgold-county (data as of October 13, 2026).