Antenna structures in Sterling County, Texas
At a glance
Sterling County, Texas has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 236th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.08% of the state's 20,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1041535 near Sterling City at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Sterling County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 16 registrations, Sterling County ranks 236th of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 98 m, about 28% above the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 55% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Sterling County?
The most common filed structure type in Sterling County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (50%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and lattice tower (1).
By registration status: 11 constructed, 3 dismantled, 1 terminated 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 Sterling County?
SBA Towers II LLC holds the most registrations in Sterling County, with 5 of the 16. The next largest are AEP Texas (1), Airtricity, Inc. (1) and Alltel Corporation (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Sterling County have registered structures?
Registrations in Sterling County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Sterling City (14), Broome (1) and Big Spring (1).
Every registration
All 16 structures in Sterling County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling City · 1041535 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Sterling City · 1046251 | 147 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Sterling City · 1030251 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Broome · 1228109 | 107 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Sterling City · 1311579 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Sterling City · 1049840 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Sterling City · 1230862 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Sterling City · 1236299 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Sterling City · 1237202 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Sterling City · 1228040 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Sterling City · 1232962 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Sterling City · 1234143 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 13 | Big Spring · 1258557 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Sterling City · 1267894 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Sterling City · 1208188 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Sterling City · 1041690 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Sterling County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Sterling County, Texas, 11 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 Sterling County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Sterling County is registration 1041535, a tower near Sterling City at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Sterling County?
SBA Towers II LLC holds the most registrations in Sterling County (5), followed by AEP Texas (1).
What kind of towers are in Sterling County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 16 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Sterling County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/sterling-county (data as of October 13, 2026).