Antenna structures in Stokes County, North Carolina
At a glance
Stokes County, North Carolina has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 71st-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.51% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008241 near Pilot Mountain at 178 m (583 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Stokes County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 31 registrations, Stokes County ranks 71st of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 72 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 178 m, is about 2.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Stokes County?
The most common filed structure type in Stokes County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (29%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and monopole (8). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 5 terminated, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Stokes County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Stokes County, with 3 of the 31. The next largest are Alltel Communications of North Carolina Limited Partnership (2), Alltel Corporation (2) and Hearst Properties Inc. (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Stokes County have registered structures?
Registrations in Stokes County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are King (7), Walnut Cove (6), Pilot Mountain (3), Sandy Ridge (3) and Westfield (3).
Every registration
All 31 structures in Stokes County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot Mountain · 1008241 | 178 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Pilot Mountain · 1205275 | 160 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Sandy Ridge · 1267270 | 128 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Rural Hall · 1004732 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Westfield · 1014577 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Stokes County · 1001691 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Pine Hall · 1218049 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | King · 1329131 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 9 | Walnut Cove · 1008949 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Pinnacle · 1041216 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 11 | Westfield · 1217819 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | King · 1213333 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Walnut Cove · 1240408 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Walnut Cove · 1246491 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Danbury · 1256283 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Danbury · 1307006 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | King · 1318395 | 61 m | Monopole | Terminated |
| 18 | Danbury · 1318571 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Germantown · 1323110 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | King · 1325517 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Walnut Cove · 1263868 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 22 | Sandy Ridge · 1305543 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Walnut Cove · 1242618 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Gap · 1249912 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 25 | Sandy Ridge · 1315087 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | King · 1258167 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | King · 1249336 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 28 | King · 1006904 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 29 | Pilot Mountain · 1223614 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Westfield · 1334300 | 28 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Walnut Cove · 1235498 | 13 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Stokes County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 31 registered antenna structures in Stokes County, North Carolina, 23 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 Stokes County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Stokes County is registration 1008241, a guyed tower near Pilot Mountain at 178 m (583 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Stokes County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Stokes County (3), followed by Alltel Communications of North Carolina Limited Partnership (2).
What kind of towers are in Stokes County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 31 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Stokes County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/stokes-county (data as of October 13, 2026).