Antenna structures in Matagorda County, Texas
At a glance
Matagorda County, Texas has 89 FCC-registered antenna structures, 58 of them marked constructed. That is the 63rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.43% of the state's 20,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1243719 near Palacios at 463 m (1,519 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Matagorda County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 89 registrations, Matagorda County ranks 63rd of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 119 m, about 56% above the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 463 m, is about 3.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Matagorda County?
The most common filed structure type in Matagorda County is tower (code TOWER), with 46 registrations (51.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (18) and guyed tower (16). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 58 constructed, 11 canceled, 10 granted (not yet constructed), 8 dismantled and 2 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 Matagorda County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Matagorda County, with 12 of the 89. The next largest are CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC (8), Cellco Partnership (6) and Crown Communication LLC (6). 39 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Matagorda County have registered structures?
Registrations in Matagorda County list 21 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bay City (34), Palacios (9), Sargent (7), Matagorda (7) and Van Vleck (5).
Every registration
All 89 structures in Matagorda County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sargent · 1241391 | 610 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Sargent · 1264537 | 607 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Sargent · 1265317 | 607 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Matagorda · 1267254 | 468 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Palacios · 1243719 | 463 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Sargent · 1045591 | 319 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Matagorda · 1048855 | 183 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 8 | Bay City · 1200393 | 183 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Palacios · 1053750 | 156 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Bay City · 1059910 | 154 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Matagorda · 1028576 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Bay City · 1050618 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Matagorda · 1061114 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Bay City · 1200424 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Bay City · 1209742 | 151 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Bay City · 1037334 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Bay City · 1003033 | 145 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Elmaton · 1033016 | 133 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Bay City · 1049859 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | El Maton · 1047128 | 126 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 21 | Van Vleck · 1227567 | 117 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Markham · 1266895 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Bay City · 1222237 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Bay City · 1047515 | 112 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Matagorda · 1053316 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Cedar Lane · 1029840 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Bay City · 1223076 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Collegeport · 1209638 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Blessing West · 1216636 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 30 | Hawkinsville · 1217798 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 31 | Markham · 1218689 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 32 | Wadsworth · 1218721 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 33 | Bay City · 1302416 | 104 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Van Vleck · 1305660 | 102 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Blessing · 1229200 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Blessing · 1218665 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Van Vleck · 1227626 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 38 | Bay City · 1229806 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Bay City · 1213864 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Sargent · 1050602 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 41 | Palacious · 1055578 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Markham · 1201170 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Palacios · 1215613 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 44 | Palacios · 1240246 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Bay City · 1313004 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Sargent · 1056310 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Sweeny · 1213595 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Sargent · 1310956 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Bay City · 1013894 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Clemville · 1022121 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Cedar Lane · 1313455 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 52 | Midfield · 1234760 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 53 | Bay City · 1257593 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 54 | Pledger · 1037179 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Cedar Lane · 1270788 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 56 | Van Vleck · 1272400 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Bay City · 1272404 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Bay City · 1225755 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 59 | Matagorda · 1225727 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Pledger · 1270738 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 61 | Sugar Valley · 1225756 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 62 | Sweeney · 1214500 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 63 | Bay City · 1215614 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 64 | Van Vleck · 1288585 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 65 | Bay City · 1240427 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 66 | Sweeny · 1325272 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 67 | Bay City · 1235505 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Bay City · 1260697 | 66 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 69 | Bay City · 1058462 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 70 | Sweeney · 1048895 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 71 | Bay City · 1047495 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 72 | Bay City · 1322325 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 73 | Bay City · 1326331 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 74 | Markham · 1329830 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 75 | Bay City · 1243906 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 76 | Matagorda · 1314582 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 77 | Bay City · 1317534 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 78 | Palacios · 1255875 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 79 | Palacios · 1335008 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 80 | Bay City · 1294118 | 49 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 81 | Bay City · 1334388 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 82 | Palacious · 1272236 | 44 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 83 | Bay City · 1216169 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 84 | Palacios · 1259868 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 85 | Blessing · 1053350 | 38 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 86 | Palacios · 1064123 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 87 | Palacios · 1212329 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 88 | Bay City · 1287310 | 17 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 89 | Bay City · 1233042 | 10 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Matagorda County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 89 registered antenna structures in Matagorda County, Texas, 58 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 Matagorda County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Matagorda County is registration 1243719, a guyed tower near Palacios at 463 m (1,519 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Matagorda County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Matagorda County (12), followed by CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC (8).
What kind of towers are in Matagorda County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (46 of 89 registrations), then lattice tower (18).
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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 Matagorda County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/matagorda-county (data as of October 13, 2026).