Antenna structures in Vernon County, Missouri
At a glance
Vernon County, Missouri has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them marked constructed. That is the 63rd-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 0.61% of the state's 6,021. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1007199 near Nevada at 154 m (505 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Vernon County compare with the rest of Missouri?
With 37 registrations, Vernon County ranks 63rd of 115 counties in Missouri; St. Louis County leads the state with 447. The average registered overall height here is 79 m, roughly in line with the Missouri average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 154 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Vernon County?
The most common filed structure type in Vernon County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (48.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (13) and guyed tower (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 32 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Vernon County?
Alltel Corporation and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC hold the most registrations in Vernon County, 4 each of the 37. Other owners include Cellco Partnership (3), Harbit Communications, Inc. (3) and SBA Structures, LLC (2). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Vernon County have registered structures?
Registrations in Vernon County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Nevada (23), Milo (3), Deerfield (2), Sheldon (2) and Moundville (2).
Every registration
All 37 structures in Vernon County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada · 1007199 | 154 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Rich Hill · 1213043 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Schell City · 1248262 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Nevada · 1001829 | 121 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Deerfield · 1308813 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Sheldon · 1295975 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Deerfield · 1323586 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Moundville · 1307664 | 96 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 9 | Nevada · 1310609 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Moundville · 1325800 | 93 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 11 | Panama · 1227855 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Nevada · 1004119 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Walker · 1005506 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Milo · 1006817 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Nevada · 1003929 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Rich Hill · 1003928 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Nevada · 1295000 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Milo · 1307394 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Nevada · 1330567 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Nevada · 1234872 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Sheldon · 1228247 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Nevada · 1235494 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Nevada · 1326158 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Nevada · 1005502 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Nevada · 1227851 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Nevada · 1046523 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Nevada · 1045703 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Nevada · 1321189 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Nevada · 1242300 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Nevada · 1295074 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Nevada · 1299940 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Nevada · 1267962 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Milo · 1309751 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Nevada · 1322415 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Nevada · 1203770 | 13 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Nevada · 1237677 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Nevada · 1241898 | 11 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Vernon County, MO?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 37 registered antenna structures in Vernon County, Missouri, 32 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 Vernon County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Vernon County is registration 1007199, a tower near Nevada at 154 m (505 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Vernon County?
Alltel Corporation and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Vernon County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Vernon County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 37 registrations), then lattice tower (13).
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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 Vernon County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/county/vernon-county (data as of October 6, 2026).