Antenna structures in Catawba County, North Carolina
At a glance
Catawba County, North Carolina has 77 FCC-registered antenna structures, 66 of them marked constructed. That is the 29th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 1.3% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1019297 near Hickory at 148 m (485 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Catawba County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 77 registrations, Catawba County ranks 29th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 65 m, about 19% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 148 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Catawba County?
The most common filed structure type in Catawba County is tower (code TOWER), with 23 registrations (29.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (19) and monopole (14). In all, 11 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 66 constructed, 5 canceled, 4 dismantled, 1 terminated 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 Catawba County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Catawba County, with 17 of the 77. The next largest are Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (8), Crown Castle South LLC (7) and WHKY, LLC (5). 23 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Catawba County have registered structures?
Registrations in Catawba County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Hickory (34), Denver (10), Newton (8), Maiden (6) and Conover (6).
Every registration
All 77 structures in Catawba County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hickory · 1019297 | 148 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Claremont · 1004701 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Claremont · 1262531 | 122 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Hickory · 1004697 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Newton · 1004910 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Hickory · 1201244 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Hickory · 1005964 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Maiden · 1002349 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Newton · 1001295 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Maiden · 1006290 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Claremont · 1005965 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Vale · 1064650 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Claremont · 1007572 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Hickory · 1006355 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Conover · 1004703 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Hickory · 1006293 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Catawba · 1065862 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Hickory · 1065602 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Hickory · 1006295 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Catawba · 1052474 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Newton · 1054822 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Conover · 1223025 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Vale · 1065530 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Conover · 1000368 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Conover · 1003883 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 26 | Sherrils Ford · 1052554 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Hickory · 1225383 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Hickory · 1254921 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 29 | Newton · 1065531 | 71 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 30 | Hickory · 1004700 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Hickory · 1019099 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 32 | Hickory · 1019100 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 33 | Hickory · 1019101 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 34 | Hickory · 1019102 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 35 | Newton · 1006356 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Conover · 1207405 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 37 | Fairbrook · 1063360 | 61 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 38 | Clarmont · 1327282 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 39 | Hickory · 1001612 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Hickory · 1047080 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Newton · 1281367 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 42 | Maiden · 1238294 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Hickory · 1006404 | 58 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 44 | Hickory · 1200495 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Newton · 1235404 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 46 | Hickory · 1280380 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Hickory · 1241655 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 48 | Hickory · 1270703 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 49 | Denver · 1233356 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Hickory · 1006394 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 51 | Denver · 1250022 | 52 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 52 | Maiden · 1328188 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 53 | Hickory · 1200297 | 51 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 54 | Hickory · 1322614 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 55 | Hickory · 1202736 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 56 | Hickory · 1245733 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 57 | Hickory · 1330097 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 58 | Maiden · 1011870 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 59 | Hickory · 1243958 | 46 m | Mast | Dismantled |
| 60 | Hickory · 1200295 | 45 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 61 | Claremont · 1311085 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 62 | Denver · 1204384 | 41 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 63 | Hickory · 1006292 | 40 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 64 | Denver · 1227965 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 65 | Denver · 1227966 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 66 | Newton · 1209685 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 67 | Conover · 1326978 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 68 | Clarmont · 1329582 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 69 | Hickory · 1322321 | 36 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 70 | Hickory · 1273966 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 71 | Denver · 1227964 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 72 | Denver · 1218231 | 33 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 73 | Maiden · 1023650 | 32 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 74 | Denver · 1205846 | 31 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 75 | Denver · 1241829 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 76 | Denver · 1212266 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 77 | Hickory · 1059645 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Catawba County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 77 registered antenna structures in Catawba County, North Carolina, 66 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 Catawba County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Catawba County is registration 1019297, a tower near Hickory at 148 m (485 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Catawba County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Catawba County (17), followed by Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (8).
What kind of towers are in Catawba County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (23 of 77 registrations), then lattice tower (19).
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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 Catawba County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/catawba-county (data as of October 13, 2026).