Antenna structures in Polk County, Wisconsin
At a glance
Polk County, Wisconsin has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them marked constructed. That is the 44th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 5,115. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1313588 near Sterling at 117 m (385 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Polk County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
With 52 registrations, Polk County ranks 44th of 72 counties in Wisconsin; Milwaukee County leads the state with 256. The average registered overall height here is 68 m, roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 73 m. The tallest standing structure, at 117 m, is about 74% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Polk County?
The most common filed structure type in Polk County is tower (code TOWER), with 20 registrations (38.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (10) and monopole (8). In all, 9 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 43 constructed, 7 granted (not yet constructed), 1 dismantled and 1 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 Polk County?
WISCONSIN RSA #1 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP holds the most registrations in Polk County, with 7 of the 52. The next largest are Civic Media, Inc. (4), TerraPact Towers, LLC (3) and Cloud 1 (2). 29 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Polk County have registered structures?
Registrations in Polk County list 20 different city or place names. The most frequent are Amery (12), Luck (6), Osceola (5), Frederic (4) and Turtle Lake (3).
Every registration
All 52 structures in Polk County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling · 1313588 | 117 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Balsam Lake · 1033888 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Frederic · 1033838 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Luck · 1003102 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Osceola · 1230414 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 6 | Cumberland · 1251818 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Turtle Lake · 1055619 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Turtle Lake · 1040581 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Milltown · 1325703 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Clear Lake · 1325938 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Turtle Lake · 1251851 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Clayton · 1270862 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Frederic · 1036231 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Luck · 1035042 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Dresser · 1251471 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Luck · 1232772 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Cushing · 1326379 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Frederick · 1236870 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Frederic · 1302795 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Comstock · 1326645 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Clear Lake · 1234890 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Amery · 1034234 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | St. Croix Falls · 1292916 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Milltown · 1029449 | 67 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Amery · 1271575 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Balsam Lake · 1266916 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Osceola · 1266918 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Luck · 1301958 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Amery · 1332709 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Frederic · 1236464 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Saint Croix Falls · 1259934 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 32 | Luck · 1285052 | 61 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | Clear Lake · 1270861 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Amery · 1251244 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Dresser · 1244140 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Luck · 1299915 | 58 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Amery · 1334201 | 58 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Clayton · 1320319 | 57 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Amery · 1033112 | 55 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Emory · 1228427 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Somerset · 1258564 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | St Croix Falls · 1332248 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | Amery · 1236918 | 43 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 44 | Amery · 1236919 | 43 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 45 | Amery · 1236920 | 43 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 46 | Amery · 1236921 | 43 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 47 | Amery · 1210869 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 48 | Dresser · 1035403 | 32 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 49 | Amery · 1323896 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Osceola · 1331940 | 30 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 51 | Osceola · 1322706 | 24 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 52 | Osceola · 1244581 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Polk County, WI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 52 registered antenna structures in Polk County, Wisconsin, 43 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 Polk County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Polk County is registration 1313588, a guyed tower near Sterling at 117 m (385 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Polk County?
WISCONSIN RSA #1 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP holds the most registrations in Polk County (7), followed by Civic Media, Inc. (4).
What kind of towers are in Polk County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (20 of 52 registrations), then guyed tower (10).
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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 Polk County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/county/polk-county (data as of October 13, 2026).