Antenna structures in Ransom County, North Dakota
At a glance
Ransom County, North Dakota has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 34th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1038150 near Fort Ransom at 137 m (449 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Ransom County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 16 registrations, Ransom County ranks 34th of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 137 m, is about 72% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Ransom County?
The most common filed structure type in Ransom County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and lattice tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 12 constructed, 2 dismantled and 2 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Ransom County?
North Dakota RSA No. 3 Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Ransom County, with 4 of the 16. The next largest are Soo System Radio Communications Corporation (3), American Towers LLC (1) and CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC (1). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Ransom County have registered structures?
Registrations in Ransom County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lisbon (5), Enderlin (4), Fort Ransom (2), McLeod (2) and 58033 (1).
Every registration
All 16 structures in Ransom County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Ransom · 1038150 | 137 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | 58033 · 1301519 | 122 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Verona · 1258134 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Lisbon · 1053359 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Enderlin · 1252262 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Lisbon · 1024702 | 89 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Lisbon · 1053021 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Lisbon · 1062824 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Fort Ransom · 1284938 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Engelvale · 1038678 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | McLeod · 1304430 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Lisbon · 1205110 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 13 | Enderlin · 1304205 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | McLeod · 1208391 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Enderlin · 1202631 | 26 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Enderlin · 1332125 | 21 m | Oil rig | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Ransom County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Ransom County, North Dakota, 12 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 Ransom County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Ransom County is registration 1038150, a guyed tower near Fort Ransom at 137 m (449 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Ransom County?
North Dakota RSA No. 3 Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Ransom County (4), followed by Soo System Radio Communications Corporation (3).
What kind of towers are in Ransom County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 16 registrations), then guyed tower (3).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Ransom County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/ransom-county (data as of October 20, 2026).