Antenna structures in Kingsbury County, South Dakota
At a glance
Kingsbury County, South Dakota has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them marked constructed. That is the 27th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1049729 near Hetland at 244 m (800 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Kingsbury County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 16 registrations, Kingsbury County ranks 27th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 96 m, about 14% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 244 m, is about 2.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Kingsbury County?
The most common filed structure type in Kingsbury County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (62.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (4) and pole (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 13 constructed, 2 dismantled and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Kingsbury County?
BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering and NorthWestern Corporation hold the most registrations in Kingsbury County, 2 each of the 16. Other owners include Cellular Inc. Network Corporation (1), Gray Local Media, Inc. (1) and K2 Towers III, LLC (1). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Kingsbury County have registered structures?
Registrations in Kingsbury County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are De Smet (3), Hetland (2), Arlington (2), Badger (2) and Lake Preston (2).
Every registration
All 16 structures in Kingsbury County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hetland · 1049729 | 244 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Arlington · 1062136 | 154 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Desmet · 1283580 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | De Smet · 1035409 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Bancroft · 1039353 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Badger · 1053765 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Badger · 1042106 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | De Smet · 1049727 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Erwin · 1041777 | 83 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Arlington · 1307552 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Oldham · 1041933 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Hetland · 1041158 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Lake Preston · 1304429 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | De Smet · 1215227 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Lake Peterson · 1248689 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Lake Preston · 1273557 | 39 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Kingsbury County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, 13 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 Kingsbury County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Kingsbury County is registration 1049729, a guyed tower near Hetland at 244 m (800 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Kingsbury County?
BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering and NorthWestern Corporation are tied for the most registrations in Kingsbury County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Kingsbury County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 16 registrations), then guyed tower (4).
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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 Kingsbury County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/kingsbury-county (data as of October 20, 2026).