Antenna structures in Richmond County, North Carolina
At a glance
Richmond County, North Carolina has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them marked constructed. That is the 45th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.87% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1275478 near Hamlet at 151 m (495 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Richmond County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 53 registrations, Richmond County ranks 45th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 83 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 151 m, is about 81% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Richmond County?
The most common filed structure type in Richmond County is tower (code TOWER), with 19 registrations (35.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (10) and lattice tower (10). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 43 constructed, 4 dismantled, 2 terminated, 2 canceled 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 Richmond County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Richmond County, with 14 of the 53. The next largest are North Carolina State Highway Patrol (5), Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (4) and AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (3). 21 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Richmond County have registered structures?
Registrations in Richmond County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Rockingham (24), Hamlet (15), Ellerbe (6), Norman (2) and Hoffman (2).
Every registration
All 53 structures in Richmond County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockingham · 1008110 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Hamlet · 1275478 | 151 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Rockingham · 1271688 | 146 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Hamlett · 1273057 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Hamlet · 1041543 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Hamlet · 1005677 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Mt. Gilead · 1045157 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Ellerbe · 1329079 | 121 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Ellerbe · 1008450 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Rockingham · 1007490 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Ellerbe · 1026609 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Rockingham · 1217525 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Hamlet · 1006297 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Rockingham · 1000891 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Norman · 1003848 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 16 | Rockingham · 1000273 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Rockingham · 1063042 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 18 | Rockingham · 1003869 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 19 | Hamlet · 1051513 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Marshton · 1051514 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 21 | Rockingham · 1265073 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Rockingham · 1055354 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Ellerbe · 1240652 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Rockingham · 1001742 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Hamlet · 1303129 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Rockingham · 1320311 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Rockingham · 1251469 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Hamlet · 1008982 | 84 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 29 | Hamlet · 1002263 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Rockingham · 1062785 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Rockingham · 1007718 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Ellerbe · 1008979 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Hamlet · 1050052 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Rockingham · 1056491 | 71 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 35 | Hamlet · 1240413 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Ellerbe · 1006298 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Hamlet · 1288666 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 38 | Hamlet · 1291588 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Rockingham · 1310371 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 40 | Hamlet · 1315089 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Rockingham · 1328170 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 42 | Norman · 1209440 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 43 | Rockingham · 1269768 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Hamlet · 1242280 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Rockingham · 1249451 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Hoffman · 1249064 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Hoffman · 1202871 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Rockingham · 1006296 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Hamlet · 1313278 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Rockingham · 1330748 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 51 | Rockingham · 1334700 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 52 | Aberdeen · 1292913 | 18 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 53 | Rockingham · 1238721 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Richmond County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 53 registered antenna structures in Richmond County, North Carolina, 43 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 Richmond County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Richmond County is registration 1275478, a structure near Hamlet at 151 m (495 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Richmond County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Richmond County (14), followed by North Carolina State Highway Patrol (5).
What kind of towers are in Richmond County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (19 of 53 registrations), then guyed tower (10).
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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 Richmond County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/richmond-county (data as of October 13, 2026).