This interactive map shows all 718 registered cell phone towers in Kentucky, sourced directly from the FCC’s Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database. Every point on the map is a licensed cellular site — click any tower to see the licensee, FCC call sign, structure type, height, and exact coordinates.
The largest tower operator in Kentucky is Cellco Partnership with 307 towers. The densest county for cellular infrastructure is Hardin County with 32 towers. Average tower height in Kentucky is 85 ft.
Top Cell Tower Operators in Kentucky
These are the five largest licensees registered with the FCC as owning cellular towers in Kentucky. Each licensee may lease capacity on its sites to multiple consumer-facing carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, UScellular, and regional operators).
| Operator / Licensee | Towers |
|---|---|
| Cellco Partnership | 307 |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 259 |
| East Kentucky Network d/b/a Appalachian Wireless | 102 |
| Rural Cellular | 25 |
| KENTUCKY RSA NO. 1 PARTNERSHIP | 12 |
Cell Tower Structure Types in Kentucky
The FCC ASR classifies each registered structure by type. The breakdown in Kentucky is shown below. Guyed towers are typically the tallest broadcast-class structures; monopoles are the most common form factor in urban and suburban areas.
| Structure type | Towers |
|---|---|
| Tower | 291 |
| Lattice tower | 196 |
| Guyed tower | 140 |
| Water tank | 27 |
| Monopole | 17 |
| Mast | 13 |
Counties in Kentucky with the Most Cell Towers
Tower density varies sharply across Kentucky. Below are the ten counties with the highest count of registered cellular towers.
| County | Towers |
|---|---|
| Hardin County | 32 |
| Pike County | 19 |
| Barren County | 18 |
| Warren County | 17 |
| Knott County | 15 |
| Logan County | 14 |
| Hart County | 14 |
| Letcher County | 13 |
| Meade County | 13 |
| Perry County | 12 |
How to Use the Kentucky Cell Tower Map
- Search by address — type any Kentucky address, city or ZIP in the search box, and the map will pan + drop a pin.
- Find towers near you — use the “Find Near Me” button to center the map on your current location.
- Filter by licensee — click any of the licensee chips above the map to show only that operator’s towers. Click again to toggle back on.
- Click any tower to see licensee, FCC call sign, structure type, license status, and tower / overall heights.
- Select within a radius — toggle on the radius tool, set the distance in miles, and click the map to pick a center point. Every tower inside the circle is highlighted.
- Export your selection as CSV (for spreadsheets) or GeoJSON (for GIS and Google Earth).
Frequently Asked Questions About Cell Towers in Kentucky
How many cell phone towers are there in Kentucky?
According to the FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, there are 718 registered cellular towers in Kentucky. The map on this page pulls live from the FCC service, so the count reflects the most recent filings — typically within 30–60 days of changes being filed with the Commission.
Who owns the most cell towers in Kentucky?
The largest licensee in Kentucky is Cellco Partnership, which is the FCC-registered owner of 307 towers in the state. The next largest is New Cingular Wireless PCS with 259 towers. Remember that an FCC licensee is not always the consumer-facing carrier — many sites are owned by tower companies (American Tower, Crown Castle, SBA Communications) and leased to multiple carriers.
Which county in Kentucky has the most cell towers?
Hardin County has the most registered cellular towers in Kentucky with 32 towers. See the full county breakdown above for the top 10.
How tall are the cell towers in Kentucky?
The average tower height in Kentucky is 85 m (about 279 ft), and the tallest registered structure reaches 291 m (about 955 ft). The FCC ASR records structure heights in metres; we show metres alongside the imperial conversion. Heights are overall structure heights above ground level, including antennas and appurtenances, and exclude towers below the ASR registration threshold.
Can I download a list of cell towers in Kentucky?
Yes. Enable the “Select towers within N miles” tool on the map above, click anywhere to set a center point, and the map will highlight every tower inside that radius. Then use Export CSV or Export GeoJSON to download the selection for use in a spreadsheet, GIS, or Google Earth. All data comes straight from the FCC ASR and is free to use.
Does this map show 5G small cells in Kentucky?
No. The FCC Antenna Structure Registration system tracks structures over 200 ft tall or sites near airports. Small cells, DAS nodes, and rooftop antennas below that threshold do not require ASR registration and therefore do not appear on the map. The 718 towers shown are the macro cell sites that back-haul most cellular traffic in Kentucky.
Explore Cell Phone Towers Across the US
This page is part of MapScaping’s US Cellular Tower Map — an interactive explorer covering all 24,148 FCC-registered cellular sites across the 50 states, DC, and US territories. Visit the hub to search any address, analyze coverage nationwide, or compare tower density between states. Other state-specific tower maps are linked from the hub.
Data source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) system, served via the live FCC FeatureServer. Numbers on this page update automatically as the FCC database changes.
