Antenna structures in Walworth County, South Dakota
At a glance
Walworth County, South Dakota has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 28th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1049734 near Lowry at 252 m (826 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Walworth County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 16 registrations, Walworth County ranks 28th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 91 m, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 252 m, is about 2.8 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Walworth County?
The most common filed structure type in Walworth County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (68.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and lattice tower (2).
By registration status: 12 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed), 1 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 Walworth County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. and Glory Bound Baptist Church hold the most registrations in Walworth County, 2 each of the 16. Other owners include BNSF Railway Co. (1), CCATT LLC (1) and James River Broadcasting Company (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Walworth County have registered structures?
Registrations in Walworth County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mobridge (7), Lowry (3), Selby (3), Hoven (2) and Java (1).
Every registration
All 16 structures in Walworth County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowry · 1049734 | 252 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Lowry · 1042450 | 190 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Lowry · 1013562 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Mobridge · 1042336 | 138 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Mobridge · 1050361 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Java · 1283837 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Selby · 1278703 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Mobridge · 1058972 | 80 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Mobridge · 1041189 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Selby · 1052818 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Selby · 1257398 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Hoven · 1265606 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Hoven · 1266203 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Mobridge · 1044959 | 37 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Mobridge · 1062016 | 28 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Mobridge · 1202849 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Walworth County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Walworth County, South Dakota, 12 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 Walworth County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Walworth County is registration 1049734, a tower near Lowry at 252 m (826 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Walworth County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. and Glory Bound Baptist Church are tied for the most registrations in Walworth County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Walworth County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 16 registrations), then guyed tower (3).
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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 Walworth County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/walworth-county (data as of October 20, 2026).