Antenna structures in Houghton County, Michigan
At a glance
Houghton County, Michigan has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them marked constructed. That is the 62nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 0.63% of the state's 6,220. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1208523 near Houghton at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Houghton County compare with the rest of Michigan?
With 39 registrations, Houghton County ranks 62nd of 83 counties in Michigan; Wayne County leads the state with 412. The average registered overall height here is 100 m, about 35% above the Michigan average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 52% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Houghton County?
The most common filed structure type in Houghton County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (35.9%). It is followed by guyed tower (12) and lattice tower (11). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 30 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled 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 Houghton County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Houghton County, with 6 of the 39. The next largest are MICHIGAN, STATE OF (5), American Towers LLC (4) and VB-S1 Assets, LLC (3). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Houghton County have registered structures?
Registrations in Houghton County list 22 different city or place names. The most frequent are Houghton (6), Hancock (5), Calumet (3), Kenton (2) and Donken (2).
Every registration
All 39 structures in Houghton County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houghton · 1208523 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Kenton · 1214499 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Donken · 1219030 | 152 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Centennial Heights · 1225314 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Hancock · 1298757 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Painesdale · 1007829 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Tiovola · 1047615 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Kenton · 1278417 | 131 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Toivola · 1274342 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Chassell · 1258503 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Pewabic · 1002502 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Painesville · 1000704 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Baraga · 1213912 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Houghton · 1260923 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Donkin · 1220435 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 16 | Houghton · 1037312 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Adams · 1243369 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Houghton · 1000741 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Winona · 1046210 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Hancock · 1000200 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Painesdale · 1057350 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Lake Linden · 1273649 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Lake Linden · 1332802 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Donken · 1001647 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Mass City · 1319004 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Mass City · 1313096 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 27 | Trout Creek · 1278992 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Sidnaw · 1277565 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Houghton · 1204881 | 83 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 30 | Toivola · 1285536 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Houghton · 1227703 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Portage Township · 1003070 | 72 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | Hancock · 1056918 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 34 | South Range · 1278184 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Hancock · 1250336 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Hancock · 1240032 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Calumet · 1315484 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Calumet · 1243711 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Calumet · 1220364 | 10 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Houghton County, MI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 39 registered antenna structures in Houghton County, Michigan, 30 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 Houghton County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Houghton County is registration 1208523, a guyed tower near Houghton at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Houghton County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Houghton County (6), followed by MICHIGAN, STATE OF (5).
What kind of towers are in Houghton County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 39 registrations), then guyed tower (12).
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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 Houghton County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/county/houghton-county (data as of October 13, 2026).