Antenna structures in Lincoln County, South Dakota
At a glance
Lincoln County, South Dakota has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them marked constructed. That is the 5th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 3.6% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1042148 near Sioux Falls at 140 m (459 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lincoln County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 47 registrations, Lincoln County ranks 5th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 72 m, about 14% below the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 140 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lincoln County?
The most common filed structure type in Lincoln County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (25.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and pole (3). In all, 17 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 31 constructed, 10 dismantled, 5 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Lincoln County?
Townsquare Media Sioux Falls, LLC holds the most registrations in Lincoln County, with 8 of the 47. The next largest are Midwest Communications, Inc. (5), UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN - ST PAUL (5) and Sioux Falls PCS, LLC (3). 22 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lincoln County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lincoln County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Sioux Falls (27), Canton (6), Lennox (3), Beresford (3) and Harrisburg (3).
Every registration
All 47 structures in Lincoln County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls · 1047111 | 149 m | Guyed tower array (tower 2 of 5) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Sioux Falls · 1042148 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Sioux Falls · 1042457 | 140 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 4 | Sioux Falls · 1028049 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Lennox · 1212366 | 119 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Hudson · 1318659 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Lennox · 1249278 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Sioux Falls · 1038387 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Beresford · 1050674 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Beresford · 1058726 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 11 | Beresford · 1331928 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Sioux Falls · 1047117 | 79 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 13 | Sioux Falls · 1047116 | 78 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 14 | Canton · 1055371 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Worthing · 1222818 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Sioux Falls · 1047115 | 77 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 17 | Worthing · 1216061 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Canton · 1263441 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Sioux Falls · 1047114 | 70 m | Guyed tower array (tower 5 of 5) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Sioux Falls · 1047110 | 70 m | Guyed tower array (tower 1 of 5) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Sioux Falls · 1047112 | 70 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 5) | Constructed |
| 22 | Sioux Falls · 1047113 | 69 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 5) | Constructed |
| 23 | Sioux Falls · 1042072 | 68 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 24 | Sioux Falls · 1042073 | 68 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 25 | Sioux Falls · 1042074 | 68 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 26 | Sioux Falls · 1042075 | 68 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 27 | Harrisburg · 1248450 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Sioux Falls · 1043142 | 65 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 29 | Sioux Falls · 1041877 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Dismantled |
| 30 | Sioux Falls · 1041878 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Dismantled |
| 31 | Sioux Falls · 1041876 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Dismantled |
| 32 | Sioux Falls · 1041879 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Dismantled |
| 33 | Sioux Falls · 1275764 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Lennox · 1321221 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Sioux Falls · 1041906 | 58 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 36 | Tea · 1267289 | 58 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 37 | Harrisburg · 1267290 | 58 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 38 | Canton · 1255296 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Sioux Falls · 1057325 | 55 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 40 | Sioux Falls · 1231106 | 50 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 41 | Canton · 1267616 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 42 | Harrisburg · 1262447 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 43 | Tea · 1050806 | 44 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 44 | Sioux Falls · 1327287 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Canton · 1243438 | 33 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 46 | Sioux Falls · 1295536 | 25 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 47 | Canton · 1321810 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lincoln County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 47 registered antenna structures in Lincoln County, South Dakota, 31 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 Lincoln County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lincoln County is registration 1042148, a tower near Sioux Falls at 140 m (459 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lincoln County?
Townsquare Media Sioux Falls, LLC holds the most registrations in Lincoln County (8), followed by Midwest Communications, Inc. (5).
What kind of towers are in Lincoln County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 47 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Lincoln County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/lincoln-county (data as of October 20, 2026).