Antenna structures in McCook County, South Dakota
At a glance
McCook County, South Dakota has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 41st-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 1219053 near Humboldt at 106 m (349 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does McCook County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 13 registrations, McCook County ranks 41st of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 124 m, about 48% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 106 m, is about 14% below the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in McCook County?
The most common filed structure type in McCook County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (61.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (2) and lattice tower (1).
By registration status: 11 constructed and 2 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 McCook County?
American Towers LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc. and Octagon Towers, LLC hold the most registrations in McCook County, 2 each of the 13. Other owners include CCATT LLC (1), DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC (1) and Golden West Telecommunications (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in McCook County have registered structures?
Registrations in McCook County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Salem (5), Montrose (4), Humboldt (1), Spencer (1) and Canistota (1).
Every registration
All 13 structures in McCook County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem · 1042111 | 477 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 2 | Montrose · 1035404 | 111 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Humboldt · 1219053 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Salem · 1219055 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Salem · 1219056 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Montrose · 1253317 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Spencer · 1050675 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Montrose · 1322946 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Canistota · 1285364 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Salem · 1277215 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Salem · 1042389 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Bridgewater · 1274434 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Montrose · 1041772 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in McCook County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 13 registered antenna structures in McCook County, South Dakota, 11 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 McCook County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in McCook County is registration 1219053, a tower near Humboldt at 106 m (349 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in McCook County?
American Towers LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc. and Octagon Towers, LLC are tied for the most registrations in McCook County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in McCook County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 13 registrations), then guyed tower (2).
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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 McCook County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/mccook-county (data as of October 20, 2026).