Antenna structures in Yankton County, South Dakota
At a glance
Yankton County, South Dakota has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 7th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 2.6% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1035330 near Yankton at 283 m (929 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Yankton County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 33 registrations, Yankton County ranks 7th 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 283 m, is about 3.8 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Yankton County?
The most common filed structure type in Yankton County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (24.2%). It is followed by monopole (7) and guyed tower (4). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 5 canceled, 4 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 Yankton County?
Culhane Communications, Inc. holds the most registrations in Yankton County, with 6 of the 33. The next largest are South Dakota Network, LLC (5), CCATT LLC (3) and Saga Communications, Inc. (3). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Yankton County have registered structures?
Registrations in Yankton County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Yankton (20), Volin (6), Gayville (2), Tabor (1) and Lesterville (1).
Every registration
All 33 structures in Yankton County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yankton · 1035330 | 283 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 2 | Yankton · 1035331 | 135 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 3 | Tabor · 1248561 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Volin · 1256169 | 111 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Canceled |
| 5 | Volin · 1256170 | 111 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Canceled |
| 6 | Volin · 1256171 | 111 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Canceled |
| 7 | Volin · 1271388 | 110 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Volin · 1271389 | 110 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Volin · 1271390 | 110 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Lesterville · 1299406 | 108 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Yankton · 1058967 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Yankton · 1035332 | 97 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 13 | Yankton · 1292030 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 14 | Irene · 1260133 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Yankton · 1039350 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Mission Hill · 1265425 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Yankton · 1234764 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Freeman · 1041771 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Gayville · 1235840 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Yankton · 1256834 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 21 | Yankton · 1316182 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Gayville · 1299398 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Yankton · 1255697 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Yankton · 1279842 | 32 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 25 | Yankton · 1292862 | 31 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 26 | Yankton · 1281955 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Yankton · 1330880 | 21 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Yankton · 1290115 | 18 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Yankton · 1302297 | 11 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 30 | Yankton · 1302298 | 11 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Yankton · 1302299 | 11 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Yankton · 1302300 | 11 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Yankton · 1302301 | 11 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Yankton County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 33 registered antenna structures in Yankton County, South Dakota, 23 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 Yankton County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Yankton County is registration 1035330, a 3-tower array near Yankton at 283 m (929 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Yankton County?
Culhane Communications, Inc. holds the most registrations in Yankton County (6), followed by South Dakota Network, LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Yankton County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 33 registrations), then monopole (7).
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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 Yankton County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/yankton-county (data as of October 13, 2026).