Antenna structures in Sanborn County, South Dakota
At a glance
Sanborn County, South Dakota has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them marked constructed. That is the 58th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.62% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1042149 near Alpena at 262 m (860 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Sanborn County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 8 registrations, Sanborn County ranks 58th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 139 m, about 66% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 262 m, is about 88% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Sanborn County?
The most common filed structure type in Sanborn County is tower (code TOWER), with 4 registrations (50%). It is followed by guyed tower (4).
By registration status: 7 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 Sanborn County?
CCATT LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc., Gray Local Media, Inc., Octagon Towers, LLC, Radiant Life Ministries, Inc., SOUTH DAKOTA TELEVISION, L.L.C. and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC hold the most registrations in Sanborn County, 1 each of the 8. 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Sanborn County have registered structures?
Registrations in Sanborn County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Woonsocket (3), Alpena (2), Forestburg (1), Artesian (1) and Foresburg (1).
Every registration
All 8 structures in Sanborn County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpena · 1042149 | 262 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Alpena · 1042456 | 262 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Woonsocket · 1215138 | 149 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Woonsocket · 1318560 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Woonsocket · 1285257 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Forestburg · 1042109 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Artesian · 1276701 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Foresburg · 1042079 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Sanborn County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 8 registered antenna structures in Sanborn County, South Dakota, 7 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 Sanborn County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Sanborn County is registration 1042149, a tower near Alpena at 262 m (860 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Sanborn County?
CCATT LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc., Gray Local Media, Inc., Octagon Towers, LLC, Radiant Life Ministries, Inc., SOUTH DAKOTA TELEVISION, L.L.C. and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Sanborn County, with 1 each.
What kind of towers are in Sanborn County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (4 of 8 registrations), then guyed tower (4).
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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 Sanborn County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/sanborn-county (data as of October 13, 2026).