Antenna structures in Bates County, Missouri
At a glance
Bates County, Missouri has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 78th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 0.46% of the state's 6,026. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1003931 near Butler at 144 m (472 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Bates County compare with the rest of Missouri?
With 28 registrations, Bates County ranks 78th of 115 counties in Missouri; St. Louis County leads the state with 447. The average registered overall height here is 76 m, roughly in line with the Missouri average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 144 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Bates County?
The most common filed structure type in Bates County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (46.4%). It is followed by guyed tower (6) and lattice tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled 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 Bates County?
Butler, City of holds the most registrations in Bates County, with 6 of the 28. The next largest are American Towers LLC (2), CCATT LLC (2) and Cellco Partnership (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Bates County have registered structures?
Registrations in Bates County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Butler (18), Hume (3), Adrian (3), Merwin (1) and Dayton (1).
Every registration
All 28 structures in Bates County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butler · 1004014 | 146 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 2 | Butler · 1003931 | 144 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Butler · 1266477 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Butler · 1005749 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Butler · 1333207 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Merwin · 1033763 | 118 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Butler · 1046527 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Hume · 1323406 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Dayton · 1006617 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Hume · 1054937 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Hume · 1005498 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Butler · 1006816 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Adrian · 1028516 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Adrian · 1287947 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Rich Hill · 1296186 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Adrian · 1227692 | 80 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Butler · 1208616 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Passiac · 1006675 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Butler · 1229784 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Butler · 1246679 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Butler · 1250968 | 41 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Butler · 1252273 | 41 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Butler · 1237071 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Butler · 1213784 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Butler · 1239371 | 21 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 26 | Butler · 1239375 | 21 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 27 | Butler · 1236981 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Butler · 1204824 | 10 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Bates County, MO?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 28 registered antenna structures in Bates County, Missouri, 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 Bates County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Bates County is registration 1003931, a tower near Butler at 144 m (472 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Bates County?
Butler, City of holds the most registrations in Bates County (6), followed by American Towers LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Bates County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 28 registrations), then guyed tower (6).
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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 Bates County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/county/bates-county (data as of October 13, 2026).