Antenna structures in Rice County, Kansas
At a glance
Rice County, Kansas has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 62nd-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 0.68% of the state's 3,688. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1248492 near Sterling at 170 m (558 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Rice County compare with the rest of Kansas?
With 25 registrations, Rice County ranks 62nd of 105 counties in Kansas; Sedgwick County leads the state with 249. The average registered overall height here is 97 m, about 13% above the Kansas average of 85 m. The tallest standing structure, at 170 m, is about 76% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Rice County?
The most common filed structure type in Rice County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 10 registrations (40%). It is followed by tower (9) and monopole (1).
By registration status: 19 constructed, 4 dismantled, 1 terminated 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 Rice County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Rice County, with 3 of the 25. The next largest are ANR Pipeline Company (2), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (2) and Kansas Department of Transportation (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Rice County have registered structures?
Registrations in Rice County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lyons (13), Sterling (3), Bushton (3), Chase (2) and Alden (2).
Every registration
All 25 structures in Rice County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling · 1248492 | 170 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Bushton · 1032230 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Lyons · 1013809 | 151 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Bushton · 1330120 | 137 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Lyons · 1041612 | 126 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Lyons · 1032924 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Chase · 1305872 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Lyons · 1307104 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Alden · 1042566 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Nickerson · 1034963 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Lyons · 1034709 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 12 | Lyons · 1001773 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 13 | Sterling · 1263281 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Lyons · 1323200 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Bushton · 1037272 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 16 | Lyons · 1031164 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Lyons · 1031279 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Nickerson · 1063632 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Lyons · 1032407 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Sterling · 1262194 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 21 | Alden · 1285092 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Chase · 1031892 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 23 | Lyons · 1032780 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Lyons · 1321695 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Lyons · 1032691 | 21 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Rice County, KS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 25 registered antenna structures in Rice County, Kansas, 19 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 Rice County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Rice County is registration 1248492, a guyed tower near Sterling at 170 m (558 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Rice County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Rice County (3), followed by ANR Pipeline Company (2).
What kind of towers are in Rice County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (10 of 25 registrations), then tower (9).
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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 Rice County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/county/rice-county (data as of October 13, 2026).