Explore the scenic beauty of Eastern Kentucky in Johnson County, with its county seat in Paintsville. This region of approximately 22,188 people offers rolling hills and a strong sense of community, attracting land buyers looking for affordable acreage for farming, cabin retreats, or a connection to Appalachian heritage. 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.