Antenna structures in Howard County, Nebraska
At a glance
Howard County, Nebraska has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them marked constructed. That is the 50th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 0.78% of the state's 2,685. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1026638 near Boelus at 274 m (899 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Howard County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 21 registrations, Howard County ranks 50th of 93 counties in Nebraska; Douglas County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 85 m, about 11% above the Nebraska average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 274 m, is about 3.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Howard County?
The most common filed structure type in Howard County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (42.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and monopole (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 14 constructed, 4 canceled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Howard County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Howard County, with 6 of the 21. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (4), Alltel Communications of Nebraska, Inc. (2) and American Towers LLC (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Howard County have registered structures?
Registrations in Howard County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are St. Paul (6), Saint Libory (3), Boelus (2), Elba (2) and St Paul (2).
Every registration
All 21 structures in Howard County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boelus · 1026638 | 274 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Farwell · 1205037 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Elba · 1064301 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | St Paul · 1324997 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 5 | St. Paul · 1293850 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 6 | St Paul · 1328670 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | St. Paul · 1025816 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Dannebrog · 1323733 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Wolbach · 1334507 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | St. Paul · 1236917 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Saint Libory · 1030326 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Elba · 1331195 | 69 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | St. Paul · 1235218 | 65 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | St. Paul · 1247141 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Cotesfield · 1260801 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | St. Paul · 1245423 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 17 | Saint Libory · 1298069 | 41 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 18 | Saint Libory · 1308852 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Boelus · 1302985 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Dannebrog · 1306970 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | St. Libory · 1307406 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Howard County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 21 registered antenna structures in Howard County, Nebraska, 14 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 Howard County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Howard County is registration 1026638, a tower near Boelus at 274 m (899 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Howard County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Howard County (6), followed by Alltel Corporation (4).
What kind of towers are in Howard County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 21 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 Howard County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/howard-county (data as of October 6, 2026).