Jackson County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,494. Its county seat is McKee. The county was formed in 1858 from land given by Madison, Estill, Owsley, Clay, Laurel, and Rockcastle counties. It was named for Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States. It is a prohibition or dry county.Jackson County is home to the Daniel Boone National Forest.GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (0.4%) is water.Adjacent countiesEstill County (north)Lee County (northeast)Owsley County (east)Clay County (southeast)Laurel County (southwest)Rockcastle County (west)Madison County (northwest)National protected area Daniel Boone National Forest (part)
