Antenna structures in Nobles County, Minnesota
At a glance
Nobles County, Minnesota has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them marked constructed. That is the 32nd-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 1031905 near Worthington at 148 m (485 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Nobles County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 41 registrations, Nobles County ranks 32nd of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 70 m, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 148 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Nobles County?
The most common filed structure type in Nobles County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (36.6%). It is followed by pole (8) and lattice tower (7). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 31 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled, 2 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 Nobles County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Nobles County, with 8 of the 41. The next largest are SWWC Service Cooperative (4), American Towers LLC (3) and Lismore Cooperative Telephone Company (3). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Nobles County have registered structures?
Registrations in Nobles County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Worthington (22), Reading (4), Rushmore (2), Adrian (2) and Ellsworth (2).
Every registration
All 41 structures in Nobles County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worthington · 1024040 | 179 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Worthington · 1031905 | 148 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Worthington · 1019822 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Bigelom · 1262124 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Worthington · 1235509 | 118 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Rushmore · 1244139 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Wothington · 1281012 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Saint Killian · 1024290 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Wilmont · 1244718 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Worthington · 1308315 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Ransom · 1247879 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Fulda · 1308318 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Reading · 1308644 | 83 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Reading · 1295727 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Adrian · 1221580 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Ellsworth · 1304856 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Rushmore · 1222512 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Brewster · 1304404 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Reading · 1304441 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 20 | Worthington · 1024509 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 21 | Worthington · 1024933 | 71 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 22 | Worthington · 1295331 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Worthington · 1207025 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Worthington · 1254712 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Worthington · 1238158 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Worthington · 1023889 | 49 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 27 | Worthington · 1252261 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Worthington · 1244710 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Adrian · 1262591 | 43 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 30 | Brewster · 1262622 | 43 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 31 | Round Lake · 1262623 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 32 | Reading · 1263079 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 33 | Worthington · 1304044 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Ellsworth · 1262595 | 40 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 35 | Worthington · 1292972 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Worthington · 1255010 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Worthington · 1210139 | 34 m | Building with tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Worthington · 1046592 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Worthington · 1230638 | 31 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 40 | Worthington · 1224652 | 16 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 41 | Worthington · 1323907 | 11 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Nobles County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 41 registered antenna structures in Nobles County, Minnesota, 31 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 Nobles County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Nobles County is registration 1031905, a tower near Worthington at 148 m (485 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Nobles County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Nobles County (8), followed by SWWC Service Cooperative (4).
What kind of towers are in Nobles County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 41 registrations), then pole (8).
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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 Nobles County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/nobles-county (data as of October 6, 2026).