McCarr, Kentucky

About McCarr

Set in the eastern part of Kentucky, McCarr is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, McCarr is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.24 square miles.

📰 McCarr News Today

• Obituary for William Everett May Jones & West Funeral Home · Mar 17
• Marlene Chisler Obituary Jan 17, 2026 Geib Funeral Homes and Crematories · Jan 17
• Bradley Keith May Obituary (2026) - McCarr, KY - Chambers Funeral Services - Matewan Legacy obituary · Apr 26
• William Everett May Obituary (2026) - McCarr, KY - Jones & West Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Mar 17
• McCarr, Kentucky Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes McCarr Unique

• The only place in America named McCarr — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in eastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in McCarr

• snack shack

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Hatfield McCoy Feud Site Tours · Attraction
• Matewan Depot · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McCarr

• Hatfield-McCoy Park reviews ★
• Praise Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of McCarr

🏘️ Nearby Communities