Antenna structures in Davison County, South Dakota
At a glance
Davison County, South Dakota has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 11th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 2.1% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1227499 near Mt. Vernon at 213 m (700 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Davison County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 27 registrations, Davison County ranks 11th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 85 m, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 213 m, is about 2.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Davison County?
The most common filed structure type in Davison County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (37%). It is followed by guyed tower (7) and monopole (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Davison County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Davison County, with 8 of the 27. The next largest are CCATT LLC (2), DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC (2) and MITCHELL BROADCASTING, LTD. (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Davison County have registered structures?
Registrations in Davison County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mitchell (24), Mt Vernon (1), Mt. Vernon (1) and Ethan (1).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Davison County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt Vernon · 1220591 | 213 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Mt. Vernon · 1227499 | 213 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Mitchell · 1042788 | 173 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Mitchell · 1042188 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Mitchell · 1297597 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Mitchell · 1050670 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Mitchell · 1219063 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Mitchell · 1219852 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Mitchell · 1048746 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Ethan · 1318580 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Mitchell · 1235844 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Mitchell · 1058948 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 13 | Mitchell · 1205757 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Mitchell · 1320080 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Mitchell · 1313618 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Mitchell · 1267941 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Mitchell · 1229327 | 54 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 18 | Mitchell · 1326564 | 53 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Mitchell · 1285065 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Mitchell · 1280372 | 42 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 21 | Mitchell · 1254060 | 34 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 22 | Mitchell · 1331115 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Mitchell · 1278865 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Mitchell · 1279017 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Mitchell · 1309200 | 33 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 26 | Mitchell · 1316879 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Mitchell · 1319848 | 14 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Davison County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Davison County, South Dakota, 20 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 Davison County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Davison County is registration 1227499, a tower near Mt. Vernon at 213 m (700 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Davison County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Davison County (8), followed by CCATT LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Davison County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 27 registrations), then guyed tower (7).
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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 Davison County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/davison-county (data as of October 20, 2026).