Embrace the great outdoors in McCreary County, Eastern Kentucky, with Whitley City as its county seat. This county of approximately 17,000 residents is a gateway to Daniel Boone National Forest, offering unparalleled opportunities for hunting, hiking, and building a secluded cabin or homestead. 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.