Antenna structures in Iosco County, Michigan
At a glance
Iosco County, Michigan has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 72nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 0.47% of the state's 6,215. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1053777 near National City at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Iosco County compare with the rest of Michigan?
With 29 registrations, Iosco County ranks 72nd of 83 counties in Michigan; Wayne County leads the state with 412. The average registered overall height here is 88 m, about 18% above the Michigan average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 74% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Iosco County?
The most common filed structure type in Iosco County is tower (code TOWER), with 19 registrations (65.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and monopole (3). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 3 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 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 Iosco County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Iosco County, with 5 of the 29. The next largest are MICHIGAN, STATE OF (4), American Towers LLC (2) and SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Iosco County have registered structures?
Registrations in Iosco County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Tawas City (8), Hale (6), Oscoda (4), East Tawas (4) and Whittemore (2).
Every registration
All 29 structures in Iosco County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National City · 1053777 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Oscoda · 1060708 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Tawas City · 1002615 | 145 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Tawas City · 1000117 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Hale · 1000575 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Oscoda · 1007654 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Whittemore · 1246599 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Tawas · 1007655 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Whittemore · 1216563 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Tawas City · 1021215 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Tawas City · 1021208 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Hale · 1037704 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Tawas City · 1007360 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Tawas City · 1028036 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Sand Lake · 1010846 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Hale · 1266181 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Hale · 1286688 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Tawas City · 1000276 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 19 | Ausable · 1059043 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Hale · 1001657 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | East Tawas · 1245864 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Tawas · 1253169 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Tawas City · 1334596 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | East Tawas · 1248180 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 25 | Hale · 1327460 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | East Tawas · 1310350 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Oscoda · 1334753 | 46 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | East Tawas · 1208364 | 19 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 29 | Oscoda · 1238685 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Iosco County, MI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 29 registered antenna structures in Iosco County, Michigan, 23 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 Iosco County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Iosco County is registration 1053777, a guyed tower near National City at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Iosco County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Iosco County (5), followed by MICHIGAN, STATE OF (4).
What kind of towers are in Iosco County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (19 of 29 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Iosco County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/county/iosco-county (data as of October 6, 2026).