Find your slice of tranquility in Western Kentucky's Ballard County, anchored by Wickliffe. With a population under 8,000, this county is a haven for land buyers prioritizing natural landscapes and a slower pace of life, offering abundant opportunities for rural living. Metcalfe County is a small rural county centered on Edmonton in South Central Kentucky. Among the most affordable land markets in the state, with rolling hills, creek bottoms, and a strong agricultural tradition.