There are approximately 15,400 to 16,000+ licensed radio stations in the U.S., including AM,  full-power FM, and low-power FM (LPFM) stations, with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reporting  around 15,393 total stations at the end of 2023, a number that fluctuates slightly with new licenses. The total grows significantly when including translators and boosters, reaching over 22,000, and includes thousands of commercial, non-commercial, and religious broadcasters...