How many U.S. radio stations are there?
The FCC has updated its tally. As of Sept. 30 there were 4,751 AMs, 6,252 commercial FMs and 2,790 educational FMs for a total of 13,793 radio stations. That compares to June 30 totals of 4,744 AMs, 6,238 commercial FMs and 2,760 educational FMs for a total of 13,742 stations.
There are 746 LPFMs; there were 721 at last count.
The FCC also says there are 4,087 FM translators and boosters. That compares to 4,026 as of June 30.
FCC: 13,742 Total Licensed Radio Stations in U.S.
FCC: 13,742 Total Licensed Radio Stations in U.S.