Antenna structures in McLeod County, Minnesota
At a glance
McLeod County, Minnesota has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 34th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 3,994. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1234571 near Brownton at 194 m (637 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does McLeod County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 40 registrations, McLeod County ranks 34th of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 64 m, about 17% below the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 194 m, is about 3.0 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in McLeod County?
The most common filed structure type in McLeod County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (30%). It is followed by rig (7) and monopole (6). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 6 dismantled, 3 canceled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) 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 McLeod County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in McLeod County, with 11 of the 40. The next largest are American Towers LLC (5), CCATT LLC (3) and Minnesota, State of (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in McLeod County have registered structures?
Registrations in McLeod County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Hutchinson (12), Winsted (9), Glencoe (8), Brownton (4) and Silver Lake (2).
Every registration
All 40 structures in McLeod County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownton · 1234571 | 194 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Brownton · 1023446 | 145 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Brownton · 1023795 | 142 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Lester Prairie · 1245798 | 117 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Biscay · 1270664 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Silver Lake · 1204235 | 100 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Hutchinson · 1209283 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Glencoe · 1231887 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Hutchinson · 1220077 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Glencoe · 1251620 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Hutchinson · 1208683 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Hutchinson · 1031963 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Glencoe · 1024301 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Hamburg · 1250930 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Silver Lake · 1024548 | 64 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 16 | Hutchinson · 1024640 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Hutchinson · 1308815 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 18 | Winsted · 1252652 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Glencoe · 1268376 | 59 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 20 | Glencoe · 1268377 | 59 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 21 | Hutchinson · 1252120 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Brownton · 1258838 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Plato · 1254435 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Hutchinson · 1254738 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Hutchinson · 1208986 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Winsted · 1024194 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 27 | Glencoe · 1023916 | 43 m | Tank | Terminated |
| 28 | Hutchinson · 1023915 | 43 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 29 | Glencoe · 1245784 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Hutchinson · 1206034 | 36 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Winsted · 1325197 | 31 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 32 | Winsted · 1291518 | 26 m | Oil rig | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | Winstead · 1333644 | 26 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
| 34 | Winsted · 1330295 | 24 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
| 35 | Hutchinson · 1308508 | 22 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Winsted · 1322462 | 15 m | Oil rig | Constructed |
| 37 | Winsted · 1324830 | 15 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
| 38 | Winsted · 1328100 | 15 m | Oil rig | Canceled |
| 39 | Winsted · 1314554 | 13 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
| 40 | Glencoe · 1296077 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in McLeod County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 40 registered antenna structures in McLeod County, Minnesota, 28 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 McLeod County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in McLeod County is registration 1234571, a tower near Brownton at 194 m (637 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in McLeod County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in McLeod County (11), followed by American Towers LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in McLeod County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 40 registrations), then rig (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in McLeod County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/mcleod-county (data as of October 6, 2026).