Antenna structures in Rice County, Minnesota
At a glance
Rice County, Minnesota has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them marked constructed. That is the 40th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1023785 near Faribault at 136 m (446 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Rice County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 37 registrations, Rice County ranks 40th of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 69 m, about 11% below the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 136 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Rice County?
The most common filed structure type in Rice County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (27%). It is followed by guyed tower (6) and pole (6). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 26 constructed, 5 dismantled, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled 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 Rice County?
Townsquare Media Faribault, LLC holds the most registrations in Rice County, with 8 of the 37. The next largest are Minnesota, State of (4), Alltel Corporation (3) and American Towers LLC (3). 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 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Faribault (27), Northfield (2), Lonsdale (1), Dundas (1) and Nerstrand (1).
Every registration
All 37 structures in Rice County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faribault · 1023785 | 136 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Faribault · 1023465 | 132 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Northfield · 1023782 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Faribault · 1022878 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Lonsdale · 1027969 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Dundas · 1220016 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Nerstrand · 1024927 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Faribault · 1237740 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Faribault · 1062587 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Faribault · 1024049 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 11 | Faribault · 1024050 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 12 | Faribault · 1024051 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 13 | Faribault · 1024052 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 14 | Faribault · 1024053 | 78 m | Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 7) | Constructed |
| 15 | Faribault · 1024054 | 78 m | Antenna tower array (tower 6 of 7) | Constructed |
| 16 | Faribault · 1024055 | 78 m | Antenna tower array (tower 7 of 7) | Constructed |
| 17 | Faribault · 1024047 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Faribault · 1023786 | 70 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Faribault · 1241250 | 63 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Faribault · 1284426 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Faribault · 1331399 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Northfield · 1242085 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 23 | Morristown · 1258840 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Dennison · 1260457 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Shieldsville · 1258026 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Forest Township · 1250499 | 57 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 27 | Faribault · 1216250 | 56 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 28 | Faribault · 1221361 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 29 | Faribault · 1020758 | 50 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Faribault · 1260592 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Faribault · 1225394 | 48 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 32 | Fairbault · 1227496 | 46 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 33 | Faribault · 1300928 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Faribault · 1284396 | 30 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 35 | Faribault · 1288302 | 18 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Faribault · 1330161 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Faribault · 1314645 | 10 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Rice County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 37 registered antenna structures in Rice County, Minnesota, 26 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 1023785, a guyed tower near Faribault at 136 m (446 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Rice County?
Townsquare Media Faribault, LLC holds the most registrations in Rice County (8), followed by Minnesota, State of (4).
What kind of towers are in Rice County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 37 registrations), then guyed tower (6).
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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, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/rice-county (data as of October 13, 2026).