Antenna structures in Upton County, Texas
At a glance
Upton County, Texas has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 170th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.17% of the state's 20,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1048149 near Rankin at 172 m (563 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Upton County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 36 registrations, Upton County ranks 170th of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 88 m, about 16% above the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 172 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Upton County?
The most common filed structure type in Upton County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 13 registrations (36.1%). It is followed by tower (12) and lattice tower (9). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 22 constructed, 8 dismantled, 5 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Upton County?
Alltel Corporation and American Towers LLC hold the most registrations in Upton County, 4 each of the 36. Other owners include Titan Towers, L.P. (3), CCATT LLC (2) and InSite Towers, LLC (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Upton County have registered structures?
Registrations in Upton County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are McCamey (9), Mc Camey (8), Midkiff (8), Rankin (7) and Crane (2).
Every registration
All 36 structures in Upton County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rankin · 1048149 | 172 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Mc Camey · 1052401 | 158 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 3 | McCamey · 1052403 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Mc Camey · 1052402 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Mc Camey · 1040266 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 6 | Mc Camey · 1062796 | 118 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Midkiff · 1290992 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 8 | Midkiff · 1309713 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | McCamey · 1028005 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | McCamey · 1308313 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Midkiff · 1313394 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Midkiff · 1310366 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 13 | Odessa · 1054036 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Midkiff · 1055661 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Midkiff · 1331988 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | McCamey · 1220278 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Mc Camey · 1054701 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Midkiff · 1304989 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Rankin · 1305884 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | McCamey · 1297258 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Rankin · 1295893 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Rankin · 1062795 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Crane · 1005319 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Mc Camey · 1050849 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 25 | Rankin · 1208918 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Christy · 1047026 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 27 | Midkiff · 1289271 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | McCamey · 1266448 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Crane · 1292347 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | McCamey · 1210497 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | McCamey · 1320599 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Rankin · 1320317 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | McCamey · 1313560 | 44 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Mc Camey · 1051286 | 41 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 35 | Mc Camey · 1212937 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Rankin · 1241687 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Upton County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 36 registered antenna structures in Upton County, Texas, 22 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 Upton County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Upton County is registration 1048149, a guyed tower near Rankin at 172 m (563 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Upton County?
Alltel Corporation and American Towers LLC are tied for the most registrations in Upton County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Upton County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (13 of 36 registrations), then tower (12).
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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 Upton County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/upton-county (data as of October 13, 2026).