Antenna structures in Wapello County, Iowa
At a glance
Wapello County, Iowa has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them marked constructed. That is the 40th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.97% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1026021 near Ottumwa at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wapello County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 40 registrations, Wapello County ranks 40th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 85 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 80% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wapello County?
The most common filed structure type in Wapello County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 17 registrations (42.5%). It is followed by tower (14) and guyed tower (4). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 33 constructed, 3 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 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 Wapello County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Wapello County, with 9 of the 40. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (5), TowerCo 2013 LLC (4) and Crown Castle Tower 05 LLC (3). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wapello County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wapello County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ottumwa (28), Blakesburg (4), Eldon (3), Chillicothe (2) and Agency (2).
Every registration
All 40 structures in Wapello County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottumwa · 1026021 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Ottumwa · 1062475 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Ottumwa · 1205443 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Ottumwa · 1018177 | 132 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Eldon · 1017948 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Ottumwa · 1014417 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Ottumwa · 1251719 | 124 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 8 | Ottumwa · 1274746 | 124 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Chillicothe · 1016773 | 109 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Blakesburg · 1023677 | 108 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Chillicothe · 1254811 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Ottumwa · 1233577 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Ottumwa · 1234703 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Bloomfield · 1259029 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Ottumwa · 1016093 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Ottumwa · 1061269 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Ottumwa · 1235937 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Ottumwa · 1286927 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Ottumwa · 1209252 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Ottumwa · 1232358 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Blakesburg · 1310142 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 22 | Blakesburg · 1331332 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Ottumwa · 1286227 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Ottumwa · 1308828 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Ottumwa · 1228669 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Ottumwa · 1016271 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Agency · 1230263 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Blakesburg · 1059573 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Eldon · 1256641 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Ottumwa · 1272021 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Ottumwa · 1017084 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Agency · 1276822 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 33 | Ottumwa · 1263183 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Ottumwa · 1230264 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Ottumwa · 1230265 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Eldon · 1277178 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Ottumwa · 1280790 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Ottumwa · 1256640 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Ottumwa · 1254632 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Ottumwa · 1232650 | 36 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wapello County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 40 registered antenna structures in Wapello County, Iowa, 33 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 Wapello County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wapello County is registration 1026021, a tower near Ottumwa at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wapello County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Wapello County (9), followed by Alltel Corporation (5).
What kind of towers are in Wapello County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (17 of 40 registrations), then tower (14).
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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 Wapello County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/wapello-county (data as of October 13, 2026).