Antenna structures in Powell County, Kentucky
At a glance
Powell County, Kentucky has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 49th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.73% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1042397 near Slade at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Powell County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 27 registrations, Powell County ranks 49th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 74 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 74% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Powell County?
The most common filed structure type in Powell County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (40.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and mast (2). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled 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 Powell County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Powell County, with 5 of the 27. The next largest are County of Powell (2), Crown Castle South LLC (2) and KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Powell County have registered structures?
Registrations in Powell County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Stanton (19), Clay City (3), Slade (2), Westbend (2) and Clay (1).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Powell County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slade · 1042397 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Stanton · 1042394 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Stanton · 1043803 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Stanton · 1292640 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Stanton · 1307057 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Slade · 1301648 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Stanton · 1044505 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Westbend · 1044561 | 93 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Stanton · 1025102 | 92 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 10 | Stanton · 1042559 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Stanton · 1054892 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 12 | Westbend · 1044850 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Clay City · 1250999 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Stanton · 1251769 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Stanton · 1309676 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 16 | Clay · 1245218 | 79 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 17 | Stanton · 1273395 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Stanton · 1041885 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 19 | Clay City · 1316249 | 62 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Clay City · 1317838 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Stanton · 1236105 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Stanton · 1291651 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Stanton · 1304137 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Stanton · 1044724 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Stanton · 1216509 | 15 m | Building | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Stanton · 1281946 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Stanton · 1274018 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Powell County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Powell County, Kentucky, 20 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 Powell County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Powell County is registration 1042397, a guyed tower near Slade at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Powell County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Powell County (5), followed by County of Powell (2).
What kind of towers are in Powell County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 27 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Powell County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/powell-county (data as of October 13, 2026).