Antenna structures in Hancock County, Mississippi
At a glance
Hancock County, Mississippi has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them marked constructed. That is the 18th-largest count among the 82 Mississippi counties with registrations, and 1.5% of the state's 4,896. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1045212 near Diamond Head at 157 m (516 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hancock County compare with the rest of Mississippi?
With 72 registrations, Hancock County ranks 18th of 82 counties in Mississippi; Harrison County leads the state with 199. The average registered overall height here is 87 m, roughly in line with the Mississippi average of 92 m. The tallest standing structure, at 157 m, is about 81% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hancock County?
The most common filed structure type in Hancock County is tower (code TOWER), with 30 registrations (41.7%). It is followed by guyed tower (17) and lattice tower (12). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 50 constructed, 8 canceled, 8 granted (not yet constructed), 5 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 Hancock County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Hancock County, with 17 of the 72. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (7), GST Capital Partners, LLC Gulf South Towers, LLC (4) and Hancock County E911 Commission (4). 27 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hancock County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hancock County list 19 different city or place names. The most frequent are Kiln (14), Waveland (11), Bay St. Louis (8), Pearlington (7) and Diamondhead (5).
Every registration
All 72 structures in Hancock County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waveland · 1018131 | 183 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Diamond Head · 1045212 | 157 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Necaise · 1039104 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Perkinston · 1262904 | 142 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Waveland · 1040747 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Waveland · 1021418 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Stennis Space Center · 1317163 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Kiln · 1297707 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Kiln · 1219496 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Kiln · 1302896 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Lakeshore · 1010133 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Kiln · 1295390 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 13 | Lakeshore · 1054429 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Perlington · 1230119 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Bay St. Louis · 1278747 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Campbell Island · 1220993 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Lakeshore · 1021419 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Perkinston · 1247487 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Diamondhead · 1054839 | 103 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Bay Saint Louis · 1057811 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Kiln · 1315777 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Pearlington · 1018422 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Fenton · 1039576 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Bay St. Louis · 1045502 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 25 | Waveland · 1216930 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Kiln · 1305478 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 27 | Pearlington · 1334982 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Perkinston · 1310810 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Picayune · 1251310 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Pass Christian · 1324101 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Pearlington · 1300919 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Kiln · 1264868 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Waveland · 1039572 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Bay Saint Louis · 1042616 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 35 | Picayune · 1213135 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Carriere · 1300320 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Diamondhead · 1214860 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Kiln · 1254375 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 39 | Perkinston · 1290874 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Pearlington · 1222685 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Lakeshore · 1234585 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Pearlington · 1307119 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Bay St. Louis · 1028140 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Kiln · 1016220 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 45 | Waveland · 1218514 | 79 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 46 | Kiln · 1285532 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Pearlington · 1229894 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Kiln · 1217716 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 49 | Kiln · 1206391 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Bay St. Louis · 1039574 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 51 | Kiln · 1274230 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Waveland · 1034467 | 66 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 53 | Bay St. Louis · 1332000 | 65 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 54 | Bay Saint Louis · 1019372 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 55 | Waveland · 1247436 | 64 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 56 | Pearlington · 1238939 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Stennis Space Center · 1318269 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 58 | Bay Saint Louis · 1054428 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 59 | Manchester · 1272281 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 60 | Necaise · 1247835 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 61 | Bay St. Louis · 1220927 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 62 | Kiln · 1021272 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 63 | Waveland · 1055631 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 64 | Bay Saint Louis · 1210679 | 53 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 65 | Bay St. Louis · 1236391 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 66 | Nasa · 1058395 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 67 | Diamondhead · 1302272 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 68 | Waveland · 1216382 | 41 m | Tank | Dismantled |
| 69 | Waveland · 1313347 | 38 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 70 | Diamondhead · 1034406 | 34 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 71 | Bay St. Louis · 1312681 | 30 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 72 | Diamondhead · 1206827 | 26 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hancock County, MS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 72 registered antenna structures in Hancock County, Mississippi, 50 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 Hancock County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hancock County is registration 1045212, a tower near Diamond Head at 157 m (516 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hancock County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Hancock County (17), followed by Alltel Corporation (7).
What kind of towers are in Hancock County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (30 of 72 registrations), then guyed tower (17).
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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 Hancock County, Mississippi”, https://towercensus.com/towers/mississippi/county/hancock-county (data as of October 13, 2026).