Antenna structures in Jones County, South Dakota
At a glance
Jones County, South Dakota has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 40th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1228556 near Okaton at 150 m (491 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Jones County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 13 registrations, Jones County ranks 40th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 83 m, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 150 m, is about 80% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Jones County?
The most common filed structure type in Jones County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (53.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and lattice tower (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 12 constructed and 1 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 Jones County?
American Towers LLC, CCATT LLC and West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc hold the most registrations in Jones County, 2 each of the 13. Other owners include BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (1), CommNet Cellular Inc. (1) and Communications Center Inc (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Jones County have registered structures?
Registrations in Jones County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Murdo (9), Okaton (1), Capa (1), Oakton (1) and Draper (1).
Every registration
All 13 structures in Jones County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okaton · 1228556 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Murdo · 1050668 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Capa · 1242290 | 110 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Murdo · 1219105 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Oakton · 1219093 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Murdo · 1285206 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Draper · 1260109 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Murdo · 1042411 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Murdo · 1041363 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Murdo · 1219389 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Murdo · 1202622 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Murdo · 1304364 | 37 m | Utility pole | Constructed |
| 13 | Murdo · 1278609 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Jones County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 13 registered antenna structures in Jones County, South 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 Jones County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Jones County is registration 1228556, a tower near Okaton at 150 m (491 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Jones County?
American Towers LLC, CCATT LLC and West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc are tied for the most registrations in Jones County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Jones County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 13 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 Jones County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/jones-county (data as of October 20, 2026).