Lyon County, located in Western Kentucky with Eddyville as its seat and a population near 8,210, is known for its recreational opportunities around Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, presenting land buyers with prime locations for building a waterside retreat or a homestead with ample outdoor leisure. 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.