Antenna structures in Merrick County, Nebraska
At a glance
Merrick County, Nebraska has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 46th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 0.82% of the state's 2,687. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1031499 near Central City at 127 m (416 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Merrick County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 22 registrations, Merrick County ranks 46th of 93 counties in Nebraska; Douglas County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 69 m, about 10% below the Nebraska average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 83% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Merrick County?
The most common filed structure type in Merrick County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 9 registrations (40.9%). It is followed by tower (6) and guyed tower (4). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 1 dismantled, 1 canceled and 1 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 Merrick County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC hold the most registrations in Merrick County, 5 each of the 22. Other owners include Horvath Towers III, LLC (3), Industrial Tower West LLC (2) and MyBridge (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Merrick County have registered structures?
Registrations in Merrick County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Central City (8), Chapman (3), Grand Island (3), Clarks (2) and Silver Creek (2).
Every registration
All 22 structures in Merrick County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central City · 1031499 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Genoa · 1212992 | 121 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Central City · 1026374 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Central City · 1026375 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Central City · 1037055 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 6 | Central City · 1255580 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Chapman · 1289137 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Clarks · 1289543 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Chapman · 1288820 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Chapman · 1270145 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Silver Creek · 1270726 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Clarks · 1273104 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Palmer · 1275795 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Silver Creek · 1290983 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Worms · 1321557 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Central City · 1333176 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Grand Island · 1267986 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Grand Island · 1266902 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 19 | Marquette · 1059027 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Grand Island · 1294142 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Central City · 1321128 | 31 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Central City · 1235699 | 31 m | Tank | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Merrick County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 22 registered antenna structures in Merrick County, Nebraska, 19 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 Merrick County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Merrick County is registration 1031499, a guyed tower near Central City at 127 m (416 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Merrick County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Merrick County, with 5 each.
What kind of towers are in Merrick County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (9 of 22 registrations), then 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 Merrick County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/merrick-county (data as of October 13, 2026).