Antenna structures in Rusk County, Wisconsin
At a glance
Rusk County, Wisconsin has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 69th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 0.53% of the state's 5,115. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1033877 near Ladysmith at 140 m (458 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Rusk County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
With 27 registrations, Rusk County ranks 69th of 72 counties in Wisconsin; Milwaukee County leads the state with 256. The average registered overall height here is 91 m, about 25% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m. The tallest standing structure, at 140 m, is about 53% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Rusk County?
The most common filed structure type in Rusk County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (48.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and guyed tower (5).
By registration status: 22 constructed, 2 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Rusk County?
TerraPact Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in Rusk County, with 4 of the 27. The next largest are TowerNorth Development, LLC (3), WISCONSIN RSA #2 PARTNERSHIP (3) and American Towers LLC (1). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Rusk County have registered structures?
Registrations in Rusk County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ladysmith (9), Sheldon (3), Bruce (3), Rice Lake (2) and Hawkins (2).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Rusk County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ladysmith · 1036873 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 2 | Ladysmith · 1033877 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Weyerhaeuser · 1035232 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Ladysmith · 1058265 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Rice Lake · 1201556 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Rice Lake · 1267534 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Sheldon · 1320302 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Hawkins · 1033849 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Hawkins · 1056686 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Exeland · 1285046 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Conrath · 1324989 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Bruce · 1248415 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Ladysmith · 1251850 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Bruce · 1261625 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Wilson · 1264444 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Bruce · 1325561 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Ladysmith · 1024182 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 18 | Ladysmith · 1276997 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Weyerhauser · 1313492 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Ladysmith · 1034231 | 80 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Weyerhauser · 1239292 | 80 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | New Auburn · 1320652 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Sheldon · 1328228 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Sheldon · 1325971 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 25 | Glen Flora · 1283982 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Ladysmith · 1035217 | 46 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 27 | Ladysmith · 1244583 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Rusk County, WI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Rusk County, Wisconsin, 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 Rusk County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Rusk County is registration 1033877, a tower near Ladysmith at 140 m (458 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Rusk County?
TerraPact Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in Rusk County (4), followed by TowerNorth Development, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Rusk County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 27 registrations), then lattice tower (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 Rusk County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/county/rusk-county (data as of October 13, 2026).