Antenna structures in Hughes County, South Dakota
At a glance
Hughes County, South Dakota has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 8th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 2.2% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1242770 near Blunt at 150 m (491 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hughes County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 28 registrations, Hughes County ranks 8th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 59 m, about 29% below the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 150 m, is about 2.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hughes County?
The most common filed structure type in Hughes County is tower (code TOWER), with 20 registrations (71.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (3) and guyed tower (2). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 4 canceled, 3 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Hughes County?
CCATT LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc., Communications Center Inc and EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC hold the most registrations in Hughes County, 3 each of the 28. Other owners include BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (2), Hughes County EDS (2) and WWC License L.L.C. (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hughes County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hughes County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Pierre (22), Blunt (5) and Canning (1).
Every registration
All 28 structures in Hughes County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blunt · 1242770 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Pierre · 1284738 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Blunt · 1212484 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Blunt · 1233492 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Blunt · 1279760 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Blunt · 1265713 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Pierre · 1256588 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Pierre · 1042182 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Pierre · 1049736 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Pierre · 1202683 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Pierre · 1042413 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Pierre · 1256086 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Pierre · 1202623 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Pierre · 1226872 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Pierre · 1205519 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Canning · 1202599 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Pierre · 1289681 | 55 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Pierre · 1252993 | 49 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 19 | Pierre · 1241923 | 49 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 20 | Pierre · 1332288 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Pierre · 1245213 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Pierre · 1232742 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 23 | Pierre · 1283572 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Pierre · 1239296 | 29 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Pierre · 1284963 | 27 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Pierre · 1061030 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Pierre · 1238655 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Pierre · 1203267 | 13 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hughes County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 28 registered antenna structures in Hughes 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 Hughes County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hughes County is registration 1242770, a tower near Blunt at 150 m (491 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hughes County?
CCATT LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc., Communications Center Inc and EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC are tied for the most registrations in Hughes County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Hughes County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (20 of 28 registrations), then lattice 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 Hughes County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/hughes-county (data as of October 20, 2026).