Antenna structures in Polk County, North Carolina
At a glance
Polk County, North Carolina has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 88th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.26% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1006716 near Columbus at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Polk County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 16 registrations, Polk County ranks 88th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 68 m, about 14% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 2.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Polk County?
The most common filed structure type in Polk County is tower (code TOWER), with 5 registrations (31.3%). It is followed by monopole (5) and guyed tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 10 constructed, 2 canceled, 2 dismantled and 2 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 Polk County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Polk County, with 3 of the 16. The next largest are Beacon Towers, LLC (2), Columbus Broadcast Corportion, Inc. (2) and North Carolina State Highway Patrol (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Polk County have registered structures?
Registrations in Polk County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Columbus (7), Tryon (5), Saluda (2), Pea Ridge (1) and Rutherfordton (1).
Every registration
All 16 structures in Polk County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus · 1006716 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Tryon · 1007746 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Pea Ridge · 1012252 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Tryon · 1261852 | 75 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Tryon · 1261853 | 75 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Columbus · 1001526 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Tryon · 1228643 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Saluda · 1304541 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 9 | Columbus · 1304859 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Rutherfordton · 1312775 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 11 | Columbus · 1267892 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 12 | Saluda · 1314130 | 59 m | Monopole | Dismantled |
| 13 | Columbus · 1064805 | 57 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Tryon · 1007822 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Columbus · 1229222 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Columbus · 1264098 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Polk County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Polk County, North Carolina, 10 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 Polk County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Polk County is registration 1006716, a guyed tower near Columbus at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Polk County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Polk County (3), followed by Beacon Towers, LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Polk County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (5 of 16 registrations), then monopole (5).
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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 Polk County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/polk-county (data as of October 13, 2026).