Antenna structures in Caldwell County, North Carolina
At a glance
Caldwell County, North Carolina has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them marked constructed. That is the 49th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.75% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1005416 near Hudson at 150 m (492 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Caldwell County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 46 registrations, Caldwell County ranks 49th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 66 m, about 17% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 150 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Caldwell County?
The most common filed structure type in Caldwell County is tower (code TOWER), with 19 registrations (41.3%). It is followed by monopole (11) and lattice tower (9). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 29 constructed, 10 canceled, 5 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Caldwell County?
CALDWELL COUNTY, NC holds the most registrations in Caldwell County, with 6 of the 46. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), TowerCom IV-B, LLC (4) and Crown Castle South LLC (3). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Caldwell County have registered structures?
Registrations in Caldwell County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lenoir (32), Granite Falls (7), Hudson (2), Lenior (2) and Hickory (1).
Every registration
All 46 structures in Caldwell County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson · 1005416 | 150 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Lenoir · 1006730 | 141 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 3 | Lenoir · 1264082 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Lenoir · 1258087 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Granite Falls · 1005966 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Granite Falls · 1001571 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Lenoir · 1243656 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Lenoir · 1218213 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Lenoir · 1258086 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Granite Falls · 1004694 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Lenoir · 1005968 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Lenoir · 1207132 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Lenoir · 1206250 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Lenoir · 1005967 | 78 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 15 | Lenoir · 1006374 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Lenoir · 1007959 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Granite Falls · 1004506 | 63 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Lenoir · 1261306 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Lenoir · 1325996 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 20 | Lenoir · 1328897 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Lenoir · 1258089 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 22 | Lenoir · 1264069 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 23 | Lenoir · 1264081 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Lenoir · 1275640 | 61 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Lenoir · 1314950 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Lenoir · 1314286 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Granite Falls · 1327921 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Lenoir · 1276550 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Lenoir · 1263870 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 30 | Lenoir · 1004870 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Lenior · 1329929 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Hickory · 1294576 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Lenior · 1238286 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Granite Falls · 1314956 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Lenoir · 1334917 | 47 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Hudson · 1317904 | 44 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Granite Falls · 1269813 | 41 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Lenoir · 1222981 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 39 | Collettsville · 1276727 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 40 | Lenoir · 1262705 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Lenoir · 1263970 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 42 | Lenoir · 1300444 | 35 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Lenoir · 1246743 | 34 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 44 | Lenoir · 1255382 | 34 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 45 | Lenoir · 1299009 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Witnel · 1202737 | 32 m | Pole | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Caldwell County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 46 registered antenna structures in Caldwell County, North Carolina, 29 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 Caldwell County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Caldwell County is registration 1005416, a lattice tower near Hudson at 150 m (492 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Caldwell County?
CALDWELL COUNTY, NC holds the most registrations in Caldwell County (6), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Caldwell County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (19 of 46 registrations), then monopole (11).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Caldwell County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/caldwell-county (data as of October 20, 2026).