Antenna structures in Washington County, Iowa
At a glance
Washington County, Iowa has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 34 of them marked constructed. That is the 25th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1225889 near Riverside at 129 m (423 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Washington County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 46 registrations, Washington County ranks 25th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 129 m, is about 61% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Washington County?
The most common filed structure type in Washington County is tower (code TOWER), with 23 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (13) and guyed tower (8).
By registration status: 34 constructed, 5 canceled, 3 dismantled, 2 terminated and 2 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 Washington County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Washington County, with 7 of the 46. The next largest are American Towers LLC (5), Washington County (5) and INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY (4). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Washington County have registered structures?
Registrations in Washington County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Washington (17), Riverside (10), Ainsworth (5), Wellman (5) and Kalona (4).
Every registration
All 46 structures in Washington County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside · 1225889 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Washington · 1017353 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Washington · 1225920 | 114 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Washington · 1224911 | 112 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Riverside · 1018099 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Ainsworth · 1018103 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Ainsworth · 1233977 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Brighton · 1318362 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Crawfordsville · 1229383 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Riverside · 1225882 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Ainsworth · 1225997 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Wellman · 1313209 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 13 | Wellman · 1329101 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Washington · 1218567 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Brighton · 1233978 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Ainsworth · 1225879 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Washington · 1018070 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Washington · 1064181 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 19 | Riverside · 1016765 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Washington · 1018163 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Riverside · 1264192 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Crawfordsville · 1023682 | 86 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 23 | Washington · 1313842 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Riverside · 1226591 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Kalona · 1235154 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Kalona · 1253921 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Riverside · 1333525 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Wellman · 1237376 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Riverside · 1281835 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 30 | Washington · 1262462 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Riverside · 1312614 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Kalona · 1258975 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Wellman · 1326140 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Crawfordsville · 1225884 | 68 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Ainsworth · 1228391 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Kalona · 1017843 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Riverside · 1063217 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Washington · 1206913 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Wellman · 1296740 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 40 | Washington · 1251397 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Washington · 1226673 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 42 | Washington · 1235174 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Washington · 1203281 | 43 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 44 | Washington · 1266588 | 39 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Washington · 1202887 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 46 | Washington · 1203003 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Washington County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 46 registered antenna structures in Washington County, Iowa, 34 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 Washington County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Washington County is registration 1225889, a tower near Riverside at 129 m (423 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Washington County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Washington County (7), followed by American Towers LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Washington County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (23 of 46 registrations), then lattice tower (13).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Washington County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/washington-county (data as of October 6, 2026).