Antenna structures in Meade County, South Dakota
At a glance
Meade County, South Dakota has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 9th-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 1242769 near Newell at 150 m (492 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Meade County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 28 registrations, Meade County ranks 9th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 75 m, about 11% below the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 150 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Meade County?
The most common filed structure type in Meade County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (35.7%). It is followed by guyed tower (8) and monopole (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 2 terminated 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 Meade County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Meade County, with 5 of the 28. The next largest are CCATT LLC (4), American Towers LLC (3) and CitySwitch II, LLC (3). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Meade County have registered structures?
Registrations in Meade County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Sturgis (9), Faith (4), Rapid City (3), Howes (2) and Enning (2).
Every registration
All 28 structures in Meade County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newell · 1242769 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Faith · 1290802 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Red Owl · 1316409 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Meade · 1312385 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Howes · 1285210 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Sturgis · 1221974 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Sturgis · 1026331 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Sturgis · 1249846 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Mud Butte · 1259844 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Enning · 1293965 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Faith · 1325890 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Sturgis · 1042308 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Enning · 1049728 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Sturgis · 1297625 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Howes · 1255396 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 16 | Faith · 1256719 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 17 | Sturgis · 1275410 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Sturgis · 1224155 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Piedmont · 1256574 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Rapid City · 1293037 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Piedmont · 1299107 | 47 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 22 | Box Elder · 1316463 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Faith · 1220256 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Sturgis · 1224154 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Rapid City · 1058978 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Rapid City · 1201516 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Box Elder · 1313095 | 20 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Sturgis · 1264276 | 16 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Meade County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 28 registered antenna structures in Meade 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 Meade County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Meade County is registration 1242769, a tower near Newell at 150 m (492 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Meade County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Meade County (5), followed by CCATT LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Meade County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 28 registrations), then guyed tower (8).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Meade County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/meade-county (data as of October 13, 2026).