McKinney, Kentucky

About McKinney

Set in the central part of Kentucky, McKinney is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, McKinney is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.42 square miles.

📰 McKinney News Today

• Donnie McKinney Obituary Jun 27, 2026 Sumner Funeral and Cremation · Jul 10
• Marlene Yvonne McKinney Obituary Mar 7, 2026 Morris & Hislope Funeral Home · Mar 7
• Ruby Joyce West McKinney Obituary | Community Funeral Home | Pikeville, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• Wanted Versailles man arrested with nearly 30 felony offenses fox56news.com · Jun 17
• Bear sightings on the rise in south central Kentucky WBKO · Jul 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes McKinney Unique

• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏫 Schools in McKinney

• Highland Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of McKinney

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