Antenna structures in Perkins County, South Dakota
At a glance
Perkins County, South Dakota has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 31st-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1041089 near Faith at 517 m (1,696 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Perkins County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 14 registrations, Perkins County ranks 31st of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 103 m, about 22% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 517 m, is about 5.0 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Perkins County?
The most common filed structure type in Perkins County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (57.1%). It is followed by guyed tower (4) and lattice tower (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 10 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 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 Perkins County?
Horvath Towers V, LLC holds the most registrations in Perkins County, with 2 of the 14. The next largest are American Towers LLC (1), CCATT LLC (1) and GENERAL CELLULAR CORPORATION (1). 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Perkins County have registered structures?
Registrations in Perkins County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bison (6), Meadow (2), Shadehill (2), Lemmon (2) and Faith (1).
Every registration
All 14 structures in Perkins County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith · 1041089 | 517 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Meadow · 1316905 | 140 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Prairie City · 1045234 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 4 | Shadehill · 1310486 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Meadow · 1331243 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Shadehill · 1326214 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Bison · 1278637 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Lemmon · 1256126 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Lemmon · 1041581 | 55 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Bison · 1231070 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Bison · 1271339 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Bison · 1205512 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Bison · 1201291 | 19 m | Building with mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Bison · 1205558 | 13 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Perkins County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 14 registered antenna structures in Perkins County, South Dakota, 10 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 Perkins County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Perkins County is registration 1041089, a tower near Faith at 517 m (1,696 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Perkins County?
Horvath Towers V, LLC holds the most registrations in Perkins County (2), followed by American Towers LLC (1).
What kind of towers are in Perkins County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 14 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 Perkins County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/perkins-county (data as of October 20, 2026).