Antenna structures in Hand County, South Dakota
At a glance
Hand County, South Dakota has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them marked constructed. That is the 47th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1283538 near Miller at 98 m (320 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hand County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 12 registrations, Hand County ranks 47th 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 98 m, is about 14% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hand County?
The most common filed structure type in Hand County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (83.3%). It is followed by guyed tower (1) and lattice tower (1).
By registration status: 9 constructed, 1 granted (not yet constructed), 1 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 Hand County?
NorthWestern Corporation holds the most registrations in Hand County, with 2 of the 12. The next largest are BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (1), CommNet Cellular Inc. (1) and EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hand County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hand County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Miller (5), Ree Heights (3), Wessington (1), Vayland (1) and Danforth (1).
Every registration
All 12 structures in Hand County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller · 1041174 | 137 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Miller · 1283538 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Ree Heights · 1039348 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Wessington · 1325505 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Vayland · 1038008 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Danforth · 1042145 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Miller · 1041186 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Miller · 1051185 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Orient · 1040239 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Ree Heights · 1039349 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Miller · 1042103 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Ree Heights · 1236259 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hand County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 12 registered antenna structures in Hand County, South Dakota, 9 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 Hand County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hand County is registration 1283538, a tower near Miller at 98 m (320 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hand County?
NorthWestern Corporation holds the most registrations in Hand County (2), followed by BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (1).
What kind of towers are in Hand County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 12 registrations), then guyed tower (1).
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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 Hand County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/hand-county (data as of October 13, 2026).