Antenna structures in Wilson County, North Carolina
At a glance
Wilson County, North Carolina has 62 FCC-registered antenna structures, 58 of them marked constructed. That is the 40th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1272417 near Bailey at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wilson County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 62 registrations, Wilson County ranks 40th 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 152 m, is about 84% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wilson County?
The most common filed structure type in Wilson County is tower (code TOWER), with 22 registrations (35.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (18) and monopole (7). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 58 constructed, 2 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 Wilson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Wilson County, with 16 of the 62. The next largest are Crown Castle South LLC (9), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (6) and Crown Communication LLC (4). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wilson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wilson County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Wilson (34), Elm City (5), Rock Ridge (4), Sims (4) and Kenly (3).
Every registration
All 62 structures in Wilson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailey · 1272417 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Bailey · 1059837 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 3 | Wilson · 1033931 | 146 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Wilson · 1003322 | 137 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Rock Ridge · 1010779 | 126 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 6 | Rock Ridge · 1010780 | 126 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 7 | Rock Ridge · 1010781 | 126 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 8 | Rock Ridge · 1010782 | 126 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 9 | Wilson · 1004115 | 113 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 10 | Wilson · 1008676 | 113 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 11 | Lucuma · 1016364 | 106 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 12 | Kenly · 1041449 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Saratoga · 1212013 | 104 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Wilson · 1004833 | 103 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Wilson · 1005839 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Rockridge · 1214231 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Kenly · 1004827 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Saratoga · 1013856 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Wilson · 1002570 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Stantonsburg · 1288662 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Wilson · 1223009 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Elm City · 1253772 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Wilson · 1220353 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Elm City · 1011105 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Wilson · 1034348 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Lucama · 1015227 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Lucama · 1002571 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Wilson · 1035373 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Wilson · 1004929 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Wilson · 1062986 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Stantonsburg · 1213092 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Kenly · 1221294 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Elm City · 1258611 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Lucma · 1258630 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Elm City · 1250764 | 77 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 36 | Wilson · 1063222 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Wilson · 1007708 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Wilson · 1011106 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Elm City · 1064627 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Wilson · 1214180 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Wilson · 1005748 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 42 | Wilson · 1221675 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Wilson · 1245378 | 65 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Wilson · 1001562 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Wilson · 1011231 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Wilson · 1002614 | 63 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 47 | Wilson · 1021364 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Wilson · 1297790 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Stantonsburg · 1325936 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Sims · 1332164 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 51 | Wilson · 1288196 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 52 | Wilson · 1217992 | 54 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 53 | Sims · 1314612 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Wilson · 1251233 | 51 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 55 | Wilson · 1212494 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 56 | Wilson · 1203543 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Wilson · 1212418 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 58 | Wilson · 1279295 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 59 | Wilson · 1251404 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 60 | Sims · 1332443 | 42 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 61 | Wilson · 1267386 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 62 | Sims · 1235007 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wilson County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 62 registered antenna structures in Wilson County, North Carolina, 58 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 Wilson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wilson County is registration 1272417, a guyed tower near Bailey at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wilson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Wilson County (16), followed by Crown Castle South LLC (9).
What kind of towers are in Wilson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (22 of 62 registrations), then lattice tower (18).
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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 Wilson County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/wilson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).