Antenna structures in Defiance County, Ohio
At a glance
Defiance County, Ohio has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them marked constructed. That is the 70th-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 0.60% of the state's 8,210. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1026689 near Sherwood at 181 m (594 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Defiance County compare with the rest of Ohio?
With 49 registrations, Defiance County ranks 70th of 88 counties in Ohio; Cuyahoga County leads the state with 506. The average registered overall height here is 77 m, roughly in line with the Ohio average of 73 m. The tallest standing structure, at 181 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Defiance County?
The most common filed structure type in Defiance County is tower (code TOWER), with 23 registrations (46.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (16) and guyed tower (6). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 31 constructed, 9 granted (not yet constructed), 5 canceled, 2 terminated and 2 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 Defiance County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Defiance County, with 4 of the 49. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (3), LINK Investments, LTD (3) and Alltel Communications, LLC (2). 29 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Defiance County have registered structures?
Registrations in Defiance County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Defiance (29), Hicksville (11), Sherwood (2), Brunersburg (1) and Ney (1).
Every registration
All 49 structures in Defiance County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood · 1026689 | 181 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Hicksville · 1223911 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Hicksville · 1206849 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Defiance · 1273059 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Defiance · 1014824 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Hicksville · 1020099 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Sherwood · 1285569 | 103 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Defiance · 1038621 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Brunersburg · 1057781 | 100 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Hicksville · 1013820 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Hicksville · 1056205 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Ney · 1240291 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Hicksville · 1265783 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Defiance · 1012914 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Defiance · 1015620 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Defiance · 1316142 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 17 | Defiance · 1325132 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Hicksville · 1220486 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Defiance · 1281410 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Hicksville · 1282324 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Richland Township · 1282325 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 22 | Richland · 1300447 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Definace · 1300955 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Hicksville · 1330730 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Edgerton · 1319737 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Defiance · 1273311 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Defiance · 1221378 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Defiance · 1309061 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Defiance · 1015468 | 73 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Defiance · 1015892 | 69 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Defiance · 1012560 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Defiance · 1001884 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Defiance · 1014170 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 34 | Defiance · 1015502 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 35 | Hicksville · 1322925 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Bryan · 1329334 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Defiance · 1058587 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Defiance · 1300686 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 39 | Defiance · 1265832 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Defiance · 1236626 | 59 m | Mast | Dismantled |
| 41 | Defiance · 1266856 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Defiance · 1313238 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 43 | Defiance · 1270091 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 44 | Hicksville · 1202088 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Defiance · 1328433 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Defiance · 1321291 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Defiance · 1224482 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Defiance · 1251845 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Defiance · 1277436 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Defiance County, OH?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 49 registered antenna structures in Defiance County, Ohio, 31 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 Defiance County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Defiance County is registration 1026689, a tower near Sherwood at 181 m (594 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Defiance County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Defiance County (4), followed by Alltel Corporation (3).
What kind of towers are in Defiance County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (23 of 49 registrations), then lattice tower (16).
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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 Defiance County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/county/defiance-county (data as of October 13, 2026).