Antenna structures in Pike County, Kentucky
At a glance
Pike County, Kentucky has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them marked constructed. That is the 10th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 1.8% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1044553 near Pikeville at 147 m (482 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Pike County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 68 registrations, Pike County ranks 10th 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 147 m, is about 85% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Pike County?
The most common filed structure type in Pike County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 34 registrations (50%). It is followed by tower (26) and mast (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 62 constructed, 3 canceled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Pike County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Pike County, with 35 of the 68. The next largest are BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC. (3), Crown Castle South LLC (3) and Mountain Top Media LLC (3). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Pike County have registered structures?
Registrations in Pike County list 34 different city or place names. The most frequent are Pikeville (21), Dorton (4), Phelps (4), Kimper (3) and Lick Creek (2).
Every registration
All 68 structures in Pike County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pikeville · 1044553 | 147 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Pikeville · 1228059 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Lick Creek · 1225080 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Dorton · 1043792 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | McCombs · 1297885 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Meta · 1003760 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Pikeville · 1318967 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | South Williamson · 1244306 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Penny · 1244308 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | McVeigh · 1255667 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Phelps · 1259321 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Varney · 1313179 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Shelbiana · 1259316 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Wolfpit · 1283929 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Kimper · 1334949 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Gulnare · 1285919 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Virgie · 1286164 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Williamson · 1296538 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Coal Run Village · 1297741 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Millard · 1297829 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Sidney · 1303777 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Belfry · 1304052 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Raccoon · 1314929 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Pikeville · 1322502 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Buskirk · 1330510 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Phelps · 1322278 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Pikeville · 1322503 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Rikeville · 1245636 | 93 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 29 | Elkhorn · 1245611 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Kimper · 1044682 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Meta / Bent Mt. · 1041887 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Belcher · 1041883 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Meta · 1306905 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Jamboree · 1268145 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Mouthcard · 1254638 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 36 | Pikeville · 1041886 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Pikeville · 1275958 | 81 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 38 | Dorton · 1293962 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Pikeville · 1043793 | 80 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 40 | Lick Creek · 1272813 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Pikeville · 1258035 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Canada · 1201235 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Pikeville · 1275830 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Robinson Creek · 1233862 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Kimper · 1044224 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Pikeville · 1246219 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Pikeville · 1044607 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Raccoon · 1297971 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Zebulon · 1062964 | 65 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Pikeville · 1044554 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Elkhorn City · 1044552 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 52 | Freeburn · 1044683 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Dorton · 1312565 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Dorton · 1065274 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Phelps · 1312563 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 56 | West Williamson · 1279540 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Pikeville · 1042869 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Phelps · 1065268 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 59 | Pikeville · 1044045 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Pikeville · 1325863 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 61 | Pikeville · 1298181 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 62 | Pikeville · 1065262 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 63 | Coal Run Village · 1284473 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 64 | Buskirk · 1044414 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 65 | Virgie · 1044606 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 66 | Pikeville · 1044605 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 67 | Pikeville · 1044849 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Pikeville · 1286781 | 10 m | Building with pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Pike County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 68 registered antenna structures in Pike County, Kentucky, 62 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 Pike County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Pike County is registration 1044553, a tower near Pikeville at 147 m (482 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Pike County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Pike County (35), followed by BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC. (3).
What kind of towers are in Pike County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (34 of 68 registrations), then tower (26).
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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 Pike County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/pike-county (data as of October 13, 2026).