Antenna structures in Decatur County, Kansas
At a glance
Decatur County, Kansas has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 72nd-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 0.62% of the state's 3,688. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1031277 near Oberlin at 207 m (679 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Decatur County compare with the rest of Kansas?
With 23 registrations, Decatur County ranks 72nd of 105 counties in Kansas; Sedgwick County leads the state with 249. The average registered overall height here is 83 m, roughly in line with the Kansas average of 85 m. The tallest standing structure, at 207 m, is about 2.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Decatur County?
The most common filed structure type in Decatur County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (39.1%). It is followed by guyed tower (4) and mast (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 2 dismantled 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 Decatur County?
Alltel Corporation and Oberlin, City of hold the most registrations in Decatur County, 3 each of the 23. Other owners include Kansas Department of Transportation (2), Nex-Tech Wireless (2) and SBA Structures, LLC (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Decatur County have registered structures?
Registrations in Decatur County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Oberlin (19), Norcatur (3) and Jennings (1).
Every registration
All 23 structures in Decatur County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oberlin · 1031277 | 207 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Oberlin · 1308810 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Oberlin · 1032170 | 144 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Oberlin · 1033271 | 138 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Oberlin · 1032683 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 6 | Oberlin · 1215868 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Oberlin · 1299787 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Norcatur · 1268541 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Oberlin · 1034790 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Norcatur · 1249566 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 11 | Norcatur · 1289791 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Jennings · 1325838 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Oberlin · 1283300 | 74 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 14 | Oberlin · 1249741 | 60 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 15 | Oberlin · 1036750 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Oberlin · 1230426 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Oberlin · 1260712 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Oberlin · 1286279 | 36 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Oberlin · 1032736 | 21 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 20 | Oberlin · 1271884 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Oberlin · 1254818 | 18 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 22 | Oberlin · 1268894 | 12 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Oberlin · 1275786 | 11 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Decatur County, KS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 23 registered antenna structures in Decatur County, Kansas, 19 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 Decatur County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Decatur County is registration 1031277, a tower near Oberlin at 207 m (679 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Decatur County?
Alltel Corporation and Oberlin, City of are tied for the most registrations in Decatur County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Decatur County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 23 registrations), then guyed 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 Decatur County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/county/decatur-county (data as of October 13, 2026).