Antenna structures in Stanly County, North Carolina
At a glance
Stanly County, North Carolina has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 41 of them marked constructed. That is the 46th-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 1008105 near Albemarle at 114 m (375 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Stanly County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 53 registrations, Stanly County ranks 46th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 76 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 114 m, is about 51% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Stanly County?
The most common filed structure type in Stanly County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (32.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (13) and monopole (12). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 41 constructed, 4 dismantled, 3 canceled, 3 terminated 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 Stanly County?
SBA Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in Stanly County, with 8 of the 53. The next largest are American Towers LLC (6), SBA Towers III LLC (4) and Stanly County (4). 29 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Stanly County have registered structures?
Registrations in Stanly County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Albemarle (13), Norwood (7), Locust (6), Richfield (5) and New London (5).
Every registration
All 53 structures in Stanly County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albemarle · 1040221 | 144 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 2 | Albemarle · 1008105 | 114 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Albemarle · 1007115 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Richfield · 1201533 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Albemarle · 1252624 | 105 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Locust · 1005463 | 105 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Locust · 1292008 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | New London · 1292084 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Norwood · 1292085 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Albemarle · 1002935 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Norwood · 1007197 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Albemarle · 1314090 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Richfield · 1005922 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Locust · 1211557 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 15 | Albemarle · 1005923 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Stanfield · 1008956 | 87 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 17 | Locust · 1208730 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Richfield · 1221224 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 19 | Albermarle · 1059197 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Albemarle · 1001510 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Locust · 1201281 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 22 | Locust · 1005271 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Richfield · 1217954 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | East Center Township · 1209722 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Norwood · 1225437 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 26 | Stanfield · 1204359 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Norwood · 1206690 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Albemarle · 1007033 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Oakboro · 1001741 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Oakboro · 1065737 | 63 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | New London · 1242939 | 62 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Albemarle · 1249099 | 62 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Albermarle · 1249100 | 62 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | New London · 1208242 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Stanfield · 1239069 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | New London · 1241808 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | N Albemarle Twnshp · 1242238 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Albemarle · 1234722 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Albemarle · 1205020 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Stanfield · 1249937 | 61 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 41 | Norwood · 1318607 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 42 | Norwood · 1319074 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | Oakboro · 1324567 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Albermarle · 1202143 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Badin · 1230615 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 46 | Albemarle · 1064639 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Oakboro · 1064640 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Albermarle · 1003842 | 57 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Albermarle · 1200173 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Norwood · 1008100 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Terminated |
| 51 | New London · 1335000 | 31 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 52 | Badin · 1008101 | 27 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 53 | Richfield · 1008098 | 24 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Stanly County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 53 registered antenna structures in Stanly County, North Carolina, 41 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 Stanly County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Stanly County is registration 1008105, a guyed tower near Albemarle at 114 m (375 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Stanly County?
SBA Towers, LLC holds the most registrations in Stanly County (8), followed by American Towers LLC (6).
What kind of towers are in Stanly County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 53 registrations), then lattice tower (13).
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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 Stanly County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/stanly-county (data as of October 13, 2026).