TV channels & antenna towers in Villa Ridge, Missouri
Villa Ridge has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KNLC (MeTV), 20 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Villa Ridge
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 20 mi | 113° ESE | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 22 mi | 105° ESE | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 28 mi | 81° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 28 mi | 81° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 31 mi | 77° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 31 mi | 76° ENE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 31 mi | 77° ENE | Weak | Saint Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 32 mi | 83° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKRCGCBS | 13 | 67 mi | 283° WNW | Weak | Jefferson City, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Villa Ridge
Villa Ridge, Missouri has a population of about 2,640. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 3 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 farther out. Six of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to St. Louis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from St. Louis's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 30 (KDNL-TV), CBS on channel 4 (KMOV), NBC on channel 5 (KSDK), Fox on channel 2 (KTVI), CW on channel 11 (KPLR-TV), ION on channel 46 (WRBU), Telemundo on channel 45 (WODK-LD) and MeTV on channel 24.1 (KNLC). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Villa Ridge
Point your antenna E, at about 79°. The main network towers for Villa Ridge sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KPLR-TV and KTVI, transmit from the same tower site about 28 miles east of Villa Ridge (81° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Villa Ridge at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Villa Ridge, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Villa Ridge
The farthest main network tower for Villa Ridge is KMOV (CBS), 32 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Villa Ridge
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 24 mi | 138° SE | Weak | Farmington, MO |
| KETCFull power | 26 mi | 88° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 30 mi | 62° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 31 mi | 77° ENE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 31 mi | 77° ENE | Weak | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 31 mi | 77° ENE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 31 mi | 77° ENE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 32 mi | 83° E | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 39 mi | 74° ENE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 51 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 52 mi | 53° NE | Poor | Alton, IL |
| WPXSFull power | 54 mi | 98° E | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 54 mi | 98° E | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 54 mi | 98° E | Poor | St., IL |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 55 mi | 352° N | Poor | Quincy, IL |
| KNLJFull power | 67 mi | 284° WNW | Weak | Jefferson City, MO |
| K33MN-DLow power | 68 mi | 281° WNW | Poor | Jefferson City, MO |
| K21PD-DLow power | 68 mi | 281° WNW | Poor | Columbia, MO |
How Villa Ridge compares with the rest of Missouri
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Villa Ridge ranks 235th of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
30% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Wildwood, 14 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Villa Ridge: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 83° E, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 32 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 10 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Villa Ridge, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles ENE of Villa Ridge. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Villa Ridge, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 32 miles E of Villa Ridge. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Villa Ridge, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 31 miles ENE of Villa Ridge. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Villa Ridge, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 28 miles E of Villa Ridge. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Villa Ridge, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles E of Villa Ridge. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Villa Ridge?
27 transmitters within 70 miles of Villa Ridge; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Villa Ridge?
Point your antenna E, at about 79°. The main network towers for Villa Ridge sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Villa Ridge?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Villa Ridge?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Villa Ridge?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
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More: all TV stations in Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Villa Ridge; signal estimates ignore terrain.