Antenna structures in Buchanan County, Missouri
At a glance
Buchanan County, Missouri has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them marked constructed. That is the 34th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 6,026. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1000389 near Saint Joseph at 155 m (508 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Buchanan County compare with the rest of Missouri?
With 56 registrations, Buchanan County ranks 34th of 115 counties in Missouri; St. Louis County leads the state with 447. The average registered overall height here is 83 m, roughly in line with the Missouri average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 155 m, is about 87% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Buchanan County?
The most common filed structure type in Buchanan County is tower (code TOWER), with 27 registrations (48.2%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (4). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 40 constructed, 7 dismantled, 6 canceled and 3 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 Buchanan County?
American Towers LLC and Midwest Mobile Radio Service hold the most registrations in Buchanan County, 10 each of the 56. Other owners include Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC (4), Buchanan County Missouri (3) and Eagle Communications, Inc. (2). 23 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Buchanan County have registered structures?
Registrations in Buchanan County list 14 different city or place names. The most frequent are St. Joseph (13), Saint Joseph (12), Gower (5), St Joseph (5) and Rushville (5).
Every registration
All 56 structures in Buchanan County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gower · 1004417 | 324 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 2 | Saint Joseph · 1000389 | 155 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Saint Joseph · 1003927 | 154 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Saint Joseph · 1006728 | 151 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | St Joseph · 1003422 | 146 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Agency · 1248076 | 143 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Dekalb · 1248106 | 143 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | St. Joseph · 1248150 | 121 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Dearborn · 1005491 | 112 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Gower · 1246252 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Rushville · 1250475 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Saint Joseph · 1006989 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | St. Joseph · 1246670 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Dearborn · 1218135 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Saint Joseph · 1006035 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Rushville · 1032678 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Easton · 1245694 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 18 | Saint Joseph · 1006990 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Faucett · 1245682 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 20 | Gower · 1004432 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 21 | Easton · 1246916 | 84 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 22 | Agency · 1221432 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Faucett · 1002206 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 24 | Saint Joseph · 1006991 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Gower · 1227076 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 26 | Gower · 1224053 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | St. Joseph · 1236788 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | St Joesph · 1235533 | 69 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 29 | Saint Joseph · 1006354 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Rushville · 1270088 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Easton · 1221422 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | St. Joseph · 1257761 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Rushville · 1226465 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | St. Joseph · 1232136 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 35 | St. Joseph · 1256418 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 36 | Dekalb · 1221410 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | St Joseph · 1226659 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | St. Joseph · 1233810 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | St. Joseph · 1255766 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Faucett · 1310316 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Wallace · 1006534 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | St. Joseph · 1202220 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | St. Joseph · 1202223 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 44 | Saint Joseph · 1050886 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | St Joseph · 1268087 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Country Club · 1269931 | 53 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 47 | St. Joseph · 1237044 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Rushville · 1321254 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Saint Joseph · 1023630 | 48 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | St Joseph · 1224297 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Saint Joseph · 1281882 | 47 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 52 | St. Joseph · 1249327 | 42 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | Saint Joseph · 1302454 | 40 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 54 | St Joseph · 1276253 | 35 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 55 | St. Joesph · 1202650 | 31 m | Building | Constructed |
| 56 | St. Joseph · 1211942 | 18 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Buchanan County, MO?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 56 registered antenna structures in Buchanan County, Missouri, 40 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 Buchanan County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Buchanan County is registration 1000389, a tower near Saint Joseph at 155 m (508 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Buchanan County?
American Towers LLC and Midwest Mobile Radio Service are tied for the most registrations in Buchanan County, with 10 each.
What kind of towers are in Buchanan County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (27 of 56 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Buchanan County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/county/buchanan-county (data as of October 13, 2026).