Our Community

Paintsville is the county seat of Johnson County, Kentucky, and is the focal point of commerce, banking, medicine, education and law for a multi-county region. Principle industries include mining and related businesses, product distribution facilities, growing wood products industry and a thriving tourism center. Mayo State Technical College, an integral part of Big Sandy Community and Technical College, is joined by two fully accredited high schools, two middle schools and seven public and private elementary schools in providing award-winning, highly ranked educational opportunities. Paintsville Lake State Park is the centerpiece of a recreational smorgasbord for the whole family. A championship 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, exercise tracks, ball fields for all age groups, fishing, boating, and hunting add to the recreational opportunities available to all.