Antenna structures in McCracken County, Kentucky
At a glance
McCracken County, Kentucky has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them marked constructed. That is the 15th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 1.5% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1048114 near Paducah at 294 m (965 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does McCracken County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 54 registrations, McCracken County ranks 15th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 87 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 294 m, is about 3.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in McCracken County?
The most common filed structure type in McCracken County is tower (code TOWER), with 30 registrations (55.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and monopole (6). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 40 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 5 canceled, 2 dismantled 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 McCracken County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in McCracken County, with 6 of the 54. The next largest are SBA Properties, LLC (5), ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY (3) and Pinnacle Towers LLC (3). 26 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in McCracken County have registered structures?
Registrations in McCracken County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Paducah (37), Kevil (6), West Paducah (5), Padurah (1) and Ragland (1).
Every registration
All 54 structures in McCracken County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paducah · 1048114 | 294 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Paducah · 1044037 | 165 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Paducah · 1044966 | 149 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Paducah · 1044965 | 149 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Kevil · 1250055 | 138 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Paducah · 1048118 | 134 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 7 | Paducah · 1048120 | 134 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 8 | Paducah · 1039772 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Paducah · 1053411 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Paducah · 1295357 | 117 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 11 | Paducah · 1296827 | 117 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Paducah · 1215850 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Paducah · 1209288 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Paducah · 1248950 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Paducah · 1250480 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Padurah · 1232363 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Paducah · 1235315 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 18 | Paducah · 1297003 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Kevil · 1250354 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Paducah · 1035980 | 91 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 21 | Paducah · 1040375 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Kevil · 1329941 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Ragland · 1055531 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 24 | Paducah · 1210728 | 87 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 25 | Paducah · 1215861 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Paducah · 1215848 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | West Paducah · 1244885 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Paducah · 1285786 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Paducah · 1043459 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 30 | Paducah · 1314098 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Kevil · 1268748 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Paducah · 1201175 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | Paducah · 1261050 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Paducah · 1229578 | 66 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Paducah · 1200593 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Saint John · 1201044 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Paducah · 1228292 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Paducah · 1257737 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Paducah · 1260083 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 40 | Massac · 1301508 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Paducah · 1215849 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Paducah · 1268794 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Paducah · 1270781 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Paducah · 1261390 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Paducah · 1266661 | 55 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 46 | West Paducah · 1011948 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Kevil · 1249558 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 48 | Kevil · 1250482 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 49 | West Paducah · 1332500 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Heath · 1261016 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Paducah · 1040302 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | West Paducah · 1281675 | 43 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 53 | West Paducah · 1238679 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Maasac · 1300053 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in McCracken County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 54 registered antenna structures in McCracken County, Kentucky, 40 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 McCracken County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in McCracken County is registration 1048114, a tower near Paducah at 294 m (965 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in McCracken County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in McCracken County (6), followed by SBA Properties, LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in McCracken County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (30 of 54 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 McCracken County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/mccracken-county (data as of October 13, 2026).