Antenna structures in Stanley County, South Dakota
At a glance
Stanley County, South Dakota has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 14th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.9% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1245812 near Fort Pierre at 140 m (460 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Stanley County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 25 registrations, Stanley County ranks 14th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 93 m, about 11% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 140 m, is about 50% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Stanley County?
The most common filed structure type in Stanley County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (48%). It is followed by guyed tower (8) and 4-tower array (1). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 22 constructed, 2 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 Stanley County?
James River Broadcasting Company holds the most registrations in Stanley County, with 5 of the 25. The next largest are Communications Center Inc (4), CommNet Cellular Inc. (3) and CCATT LLC (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Stanley County have registered structures?
Registrations in Stanley County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Fort Pierre (12), Ft. Pierre (4), Hayes (4), Midland (2) and Murdo (1).
Every registration
All 25 structures in Stanley County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Pierre · 1042183 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Murdo · 1252953 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Fort Pierre · 1245812 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Ft. Pierre · 1319218 | 140 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Fort Pierre · 1041352 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Hayes · 1312838 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Fort Pierre · 1313989 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Fort Pierre · 1058946 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Pierre · 1050666 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Hayes · 1279780 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Ft Pierre · 1284173 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 12 | Ft. Pierre · 1280198 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Hayes · 1313160 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Fort Pierre · 1264214 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Fort Pierre · 1042184 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Fort Pierre · 1042335 | 71 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 17 | Fort Pierre · 1042334 | 71 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 18 | Fort Pierre · 1042333 | 70 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 19 | Fort Pierre · 1042332 | 68 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 20 | Midland · 1058738 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Ft. Pierre · 1202862 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Midland · 1202620 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Fort Pierre · 1262362 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 24 | Ft. Pierre · 1217629 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Hayes · 1202619 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Stanley County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 25 registered antenna structures in Stanley County, South Dakota, 22 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 Stanley County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Stanley County is registration 1245812, a tower near Fort Pierre at 140 m (460 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Stanley County?
James River Broadcasting Company holds the most registrations in Stanley County (5), followed by Communications Center Inc (4).
What kind of towers are in Stanley County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 25 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 Stanley County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/stanley-county (data as of October 13, 2026).