Antenna structures in Hanson County, South Dakota
At a glance
Hanson County, South Dakota has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them marked constructed. That is the 54th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.78% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1219058 near Salem at 106 m (349 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hanson County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 10 registrations, Hanson County ranks 54th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 84 m, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 106 m, is about 27% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hanson County?
The most common filed structure type in Hanson County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 3 registrations (30%). It is followed by tower (3) and lattice tower (3).
By registration status: 6 constructed, 2 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 Hanson County?
CommNet Cellular Inc., DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC and Pinnacle Towers LLC hold the most registrations in Hanson County, 2 each of the 10. Other owners include Branch Towers, LLC (1), EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC (1) and Great Plains Towers, LLC (1). 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hanson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hanson County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mitchell (4), Salem (1), Ethan (1), Spencer (1) and Farmer (1).
Every registration
All 10 structures in Hanson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem · 1219058 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Mitchell · 1219059 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Mitchell · 1291990 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Ethan · 1308236 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Mitchell · 1055713 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Mitchell · 1323045 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Spencer · 1285200 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Farmer · 1035405 | 69 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Alexandria · 1262331 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 10 | Fulton · 1334504 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hanson County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 10 registered antenna structures in Hanson County, South Dakota, 6 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 Hanson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hanson County is registration 1219058, a tower near Salem at 106 m (349 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hanson County?
CommNet Cellular Inc., DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC and Pinnacle Towers LLC are tied for the most registrations in Hanson County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Hanson County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (3 of 10 registrations), then tower (3).
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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 Hanson County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/hanson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).