Antenna structures in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
At a glance
Metcalfe County, Kentucky has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 81st-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.49% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1043059 near Edmonton at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Metcalfe County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 18 registrations, Metcalfe County ranks 81st of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 86 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 49% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Metcalfe County?
The most common filed structure type in Metcalfe County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (50%). It is followed by guyed tower (4) and lattice tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 16 constructed, 1 canceled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Metcalfe County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Metcalfe County, with 4 of the 18. The next largest are American Towers LLC (2), SBA Towers VII, LLC (2) and TAG Towers, LLC (2). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Metcalfe County have registered structures?
Registrations in Metcalfe County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Edmonton (11), Summer Shade (4), Knob Lick (1), Tompkinsville (1) and Summershade (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Metcalfe County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonton · 1043059 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Edmonton · 1007823 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Edmonton · 1316243 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Edmonton · 1319787 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Edmonton · 1328381 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Edmonton · 1252327 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Edmonton · 1252869 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Edmonton · 1048812 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Edmonton · 1290351 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 10 | Summer Shade · 1327380 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Edmonton · 1044821 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Knob Lick · 1260710 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Tompkinsville · 1261655 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Edmonton · 1266731 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Summer Shade · 1328944 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Summer Shade · 1310242 | 67 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Summer Shade · 1214425 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Summershade · 1309696 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Metcalfe County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, 16 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 Metcalfe County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Metcalfe County is registration 1043059, a guyed tower near Edmonton at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Metcalfe County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Metcalfe County (4), followed by American Towers LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Metcalfe County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 18 registrations), then guyed tower (4).
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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 Metcalfe County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/metcalfe-county (data as of October 13, 2026).