Antenna structures in Carter County, Kentucky
At a glance
Carter County, Kentucky has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them marked constructed. That is the 35th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.87% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1229136 near Olive Hill at 109 m (356 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Carter County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 32 registrations, Carter County ranks 35th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 96 m, about 19% above the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 109 m, is about 13% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Carter County?
The most common filed structure type in Carter County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (56.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (11) and mast (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 27 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed), 1 dismantled, 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 Carter County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Carter County, with 11 of the 32. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (7), CCATT LLC (2) and Parallel Infrastructure III, LLC (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Carter County have registered structures?
Registrations in Carter County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Olive Hill (14), Grayson (13), Carter (1), Rush (1) and Norton Branch (1).
Every registration
All 32 structures in Carter County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter · 1239655 | 425 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Olive Hill · 1229136 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Olive Hill · 1032360 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Grayson · 1042594 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Olive Hill · 1260437 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Olive Hill · 1262581 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Grayson · 1263241 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Olive Hill · 1262117 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Olive Hill · 1262539 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Olive Hill · 1289918 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Olive Hill · 1263373 | 93 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 12 | Olive Hill · 1260648 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Olive Hill · 1264492 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Grayson · 1042425 | 91 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 15 | Rush · 1264493 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Grayson · 1238325 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 17 | Grayson · 1264490 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Olive Hill · 1264491 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Grayson · 1044819 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Grayson · 1241827 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Grayson · 1202430 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Grayson · 1291820 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 23 | Grayson · 1293548 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Grayson · 1262804 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Grayson · 1298983 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Olive Hill · 1290345 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Norton Branch · 1044218 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Olive Hill · 1235307 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Counts Crossroads · 1042426 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Eby · 1044557 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 31 | Grayson · 1310659 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Olive Hill · 1281885 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Carter County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 32 registered antenna structures in Carter County, Kentucky, 27 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 Carter County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Carter County is registration 1229136, a tower near Olive Hill at 109 m (356 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Carter County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Carter County (11), followed by Cellco Partnership (7).
What kind of towers are in Carter County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 32 registrations), then lattice tower (11).
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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 Carter County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/carter-county (data as of October 13, 2026).