Antenna structures in Union County, Iowa
At a glance
Union County, Iowa has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 53rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.80% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1311217 near Lorimar at 303 m (995 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Union County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 33 registrations, Union County ranks 53rd of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 95 m, about 21% above the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 303 m, is about 3.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Union County?
The most common filed structure type in Union County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (39.4%). It is followed by guyed tower (10) and lattice tower (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 3 dismantled, 1 terminated 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 Union County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Union County, with 6 of the 33. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (3), Casey Mutual Telephone Company (2) and G O RADIO LTD DBA = CRESTON RADIO KSIB AM (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Union County have registered structures?
Registrations in Union County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Creston (21), Afton (5), Thayer (3), Lorimor (2) and Lorimar (1).
Every registration
All 33 structures in Union County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorimar · 1311217 | 303 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Creston · 1334515 | 199 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Creston · 1015413 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Afton · 1283354 | 151 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Creston · 1032596 | 122 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 6 | Creston · 1020791 | 120 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Creston · 1016870 | 117 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Creston · 1016614 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Thayer · 1237908 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Creston · 1017378 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Arispe · 1023675 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Creston · 1016830 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Afton · 1016259 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 14 | Thayer · 1230958 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Thayer · 1314037 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Lorimor · 1273727 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Afton · 1314240 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Creston · 1016750 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Creston · 1046440 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Afton · 1227040 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Afton · 1281151 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Creston · 1284612 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Creston · 1016869 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Creston · 1314496 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Lorimor · 1265866 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Creston · 1288630 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Creston · 1246322 | 59 m | Building with antenna | Dismantled |
| 28 | Creston · 1326567 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Creston · 1206912 | 50 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 30 | Creston · 1231712 | 49 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 31 | Creston · 1271999 | 45 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Creston · 1205973 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Creston · 1206461 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Union County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 33 registered antenna structures in Union County, Iowa, 28 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 Union County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Union County is registration 1311217, a guyed tower near Lorimar at 303 m (995 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Union County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Union County (6), followed by Cellco Partnership (3).
What kind of towers are in Union County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 33 registrations), then guyed tower (10).
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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 Union County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/union-county (data as of October 13, 2026).