Antenna structures in Winnebago County, Iowa
At a glance
Winnebago County, Iowa has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 71st-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 0.65% of the state's 4,130. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017362 near Winnebago at 125 m (410 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Winnebago County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 27 registrations, Winnebago County ranks 71st of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 74 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 125 m, is about 69% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Winnebago County?
The most common filed structure type in Winnebago County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (48.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (4) and guyed tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Winnebago County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Winnebago County, with 6 of the 27. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (3), CTI Towers Assets, II, LLC c/o Symphony Towers Infrastructure (3) and Alltel Communications, LLC (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Winnebago County have registered structures?
Registrations in Winnebago County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Forest City (8), Lake Mills (8), Thompson (4), Buffalo Center (3) and Winnebago (1).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Winnebago County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest City · 1273330 | 128 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Winnebago · 1017362 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Leland · 1303043 | 122 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Buffalo Center · 1026656 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Forest City · 1019524 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Thompson · 1308150 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Forest City · 1059845 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Buffalo Center · 1255208 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Forest City · 1300011 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Lake Mills · 1018088 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Thompson · 1266064 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Lake Mills · 1238650 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Forest City · 1249597 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Thompson · 1266489 | 81 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 15 | Buffalo Center · 1259865 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Rake · 1315459 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Lake Mills · 1017656 | 58 m | Building | Constructed |
| 18 | Lake Mills · 1254179 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Scarville · 1264614 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Lake Mills · 1308667 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 21 | Lake Mills · 1267791 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Lake Mills · 1281044 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Forest City · 1305252 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Thompson · 1016812 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Forest City · 1208915 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Lake Mills · 1016811 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Forest City · 1307954 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Winnebago County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Winnebago County, Iowa, 20 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 Winnebago County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Winnebago County is registration 1017362, a guyed tower near Winnebago at 125 m (410 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Winnebago County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Winnebago County (6), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (3).
What kind of towers are in Winnebago County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 27 registrations), then lattice tower (4).
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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 Winnebago County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/winnebago-county (data as of October 13, 2026).