Antenna structures in Carter County, Missouri
At a glance
Carter County, Missouri has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them marked constructed. That is the 98th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 0.35% of the state's 6,026. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1006380 near Van Buren at 125 m (410 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Carter County compare with the rest of Missouri?
With 21 registrations, Carter County ranks 98th of 115 counties in Missouri; St. Louis County leads the state with 447. The average registered overall height here is 87 m, about 13% above the Missouri average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 125 m, is about 43% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Carter County?
The most common filed structure type in Carter County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (38.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (1). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 13 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed) and 3 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Carter County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Carter County, with 5 of the 21. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (3), CCATT LLC (3) and Partel Broadband Telecommunications Inc. (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Carter County have registered structures?
Registrations in Carter County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Van Buren (8), Ellsinore (5), Fremont (4), Ellisinore (1) and Grandin (1).
Every registration
All 21 structures in Carter County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Buren · 1036015 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Van Buren · 1006380 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Van Buren · 1214479 | 123 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Fremont · 1315896 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Fremont · 1253800 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Ellisinore · 1316466 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Grandin · 1316509 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Ellisnore · 1310683 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Ellsinore · 1316297 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Ellsinore · 1248130 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Van Buren · 1316265 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Ellsinore · 1006376 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Fremont · 1007470 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 14 | Fremont · 1243886 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Ellsinore · 1259978 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 16 | Ellsinore · 1243613 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Van Buren · 1243887 | 79 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 18 | Van Buren · 1026700 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Elsinore · 1008141 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Van Buren · 1255807 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Van Buren · 1207447 | 17 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Carter County, MO?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 21 registered antenna structures in Carter County, Missouri, 13 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 Carter County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Carter County is registration 1006380, a guyed tower near Van Buren at 125 m (410 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Carter County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Carter County (5), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (3).
What kind of towers are in Carter County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 21 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Carter County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/county/carter-county (data as of October 13, 2026).