Antenna structures in Johnson County, Kentucky
At a glance
Johnson County, Kentucky has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 53rd-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.68% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1061021 near Lowmansville at 130 m (425 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Johnson County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 25 registrations, Johnson County ranks 53rd of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 130 m, is about 62% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Johnson County?
The most common filed structure type in Johnson County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (44%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 1 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 Johnson County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Johnson County, with 11 of the 25. The next largest are S.I.P. Broadcasting Company, Inc. (3), American Towers LLC (2) and HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS INC (2). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Johnson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Johnson County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Paintsville (8), Oil Springs (2), Van Lear (2), Wittensville (2) and Staffordsville (2).
Every registration
All 25 structures in Johnson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowmansville · 1061021 | 130 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Paintsville · 1043898 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Wittenville · 1276597 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Redbush · 1201236 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Oil Springs · 1238188 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Van Lear · 1245294 | 98 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 7 | Kerz · 1263782 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Paintsville · 1201232 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Paintsville · 1244186 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Wittensville · 1276168 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Meally · 1284188 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Staffordsville · 1245196 | 94 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 13 | Paintsville · 1043460 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Staffordsville · 1292732 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Wittensville · 1293522 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Paintsville · 1043450 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Paintsville · 1278401 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | West Van Lear · 1042776 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Boons Camp · 1260035 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Oil Springs · 1065270 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Boons Camp · 1065275 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Paintsville · 1310961 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Paintsville · 1065269 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Van Lear · 1232648 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Nero · 1232706 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Johnson County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 25 registered antenna structures in Johnson County, Kentucky, 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 Johnson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Johnson County is registration 1061021, a lattice tower near Lowmansville at 130 m (425 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Johnson County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Johnson County (11), followed by S.I.P. Broadcasting Company, Inc. (3).
What kind of towers are in Johnson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 25 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Johnson County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/johnson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).