Antenna structures in Dakota County, Nebraska
At a glance
Dakota County, Nebraska has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them marked constructed. That is the 27th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 2,687. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1001081 near South Sioux City at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Dakota County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 31 registrations, Dakota County ranks 27th of 93 counties in Nebraska; Douglas County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 81 m, roughly in line with the Nebraska average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 89% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Dakota County?
The most common filed structure type in Dakota County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 7 registrations (22.6%). It is followed by tower (6) and guyed tower (4). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 24 constructed, 4 dismantled, 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 Dakota County?
Vertical Bridge CC AM, LLC holds the most registrations in Dakota County, with 4 of the 31. The next largest are Capstar Radio Operating Company (3), Sioux City MSA Limited Partnership (3) and American Towers LLC (2). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Dakota County have registered structures?
Registrations in Dakota County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Dakota City (13), South Sioux City (5), Jackson (4), Homer (3) and Hubbard (3).
Every registration
All 31 structures in Dakota County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sioux City · 1001081 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | South Sioux City · 1052723 | 151 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Homer · 1244006 | 128 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Jackson · 1252381 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Dakota City · 1027429 | 123 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 6 | Dakota City · 1027431 | 123 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 7 | Jackson · 1225919 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 8 | Homer · 1291677 | 108 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Jackson · 1225120 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Dakota City · 1027428 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 11 | Dakota City · 1027430 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 12 | Hubbard · 1272292 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Homer · 1025873 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Hubbard · 1026770 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Emerson · 1238972 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Emerson · 1267821 | 79 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 17 | Hubbard · 1299545 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Dakota City · 1234279 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | South Sioux City · 1310159 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Dakota City · 1027432 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 21 | Dakota City · 1027433 | 59 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 22 | Dakota City · 1027434 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 23 | Dakota City · 1027435 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 24 | South Sioux City · 1301105 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Dakota City · 1229613 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Dakota City · 1203158 | 46 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Sioux City · 1018097 | 41 m | Tank | Dismantled |
| 28 | Dakota City · 1307895 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Jackson · 1320823 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 30 | Dakota City · 1222825 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | South Sioux City · 1330282 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Dakota County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 31 registered antenna structures in Dakota County, Nebraska, 24 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 Dakota County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Dakota County is registration 1001081, a tower near South Sioux City at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Dakota County?
Vertical Bridge CC AM, LLC holds the most registrations in Dakota County (4), followed by Capstar Radio Operating Company (3).
What kind of towers are in Dakota County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (7 of 31 registrations), then 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 Dakota County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/dakota-county (data as of October 13, 2026).