Antenna structures in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
At a glance
Carbon County, Pennsylvania has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them marked constructed. That is the 55th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 0.59% of the state's 5,759. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1309914 near Jim Thorpe at 137 m (449 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Carbon County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
With 34 registrations, Carbon County ranks 55th of 67 counties in Pennsylvania; Allegheny County leads the state with 275. The average registered overall height here is 67 m, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 67 m. The tallest standing structure, at 137 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Carbon County?
The most common filed structure type in Carbon County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (29.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and monopole (4). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 27 constructed, 4 dismantled, 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 Carbon County?
SBA Properties, LLC holds the most registrations in Carbon County, with 6 of the 34. The next largest are American Towers LLC (5), Global Signal Acquisitions LLC (3) and Allentown SMSA Limited Partnership (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Carbon County have registered structures?
Registrations in Carbon County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lehighton (10), Jim Thorpe (5), Palmerton (3), Nesquehoning (3) and Lake Harmony (2).
Every registration
All 34 structures in Carbon County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Thorpe · 1309914 | 137 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Albrightville · 1200416 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Weatherly · 1026840 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Blakeslee · 1208694 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Jim Thorpe · 1025759 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Hickory · 1232191 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Christmans · 1016203 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Slatington · 1044370 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | New Columbus · 1231629 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Summit Hill · 1241420 | 79 m | Antenna tower array | Constructed |
| 11 | Lehighton · 1213069 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Lehighton · 1025982 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Lake Harmony · 1026284 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Palmerton · 1309260 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | White Haven · 1219239 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Albrightsville · 1323008 | 65 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 17 | Lehighton · 1026938 | 63 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 18 | Lehighton · 1026940 | 63 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 19 | Nesquehoning · 1026591 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 20 | Nesquehoning · 1026592 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 21 | Lehighton · 1026939 | 62 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 22 | Jim Thorpe · 1236367 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 23 | Lehighton · 1237736 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Lehighton · 1231637 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Lake Harmony · 1236237 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Palmerton · 1302882 | 57 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Lehighton · 1237140 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Lehighton · 1257343 | 43 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Palmerton · 1300532 | 43 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 30 | Albrightsville · 1308300 | 41 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Nesquehoning · 1217435 | 40 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Jim Thorpe · 1264373 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Jim Thorpe · 1025086 | 31 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 34 | Lehighton · 1243771 | 11 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Carbon County, PA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 34 registered antenna structures in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, 27 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 Carbon County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Carbon County is registration 1309914, a lattice tower near Jim Thorpe at 137 m (449 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Carbon County?
SBA Properties, LLC holds the most registrations in Carbon County (6), followed by American Towers LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Carbon County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 34 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Carbon County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/county/carbon-county (data as of October 13, 2026).