| Paint Lick, Kentucky | |
| Settlement Type: | Unincorporated community |
| Pushpin Map: | USA Kentucky#USA |
| Pushpin Label: | Paint Lick |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within the state of Kentucky |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kentucky |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Garrard |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 3,154[1] |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc Offset: | -5 |
| Timezone Dst: | EDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -4 |
| Elevation Ft: | 820 |
| Coordinates: | 37.6167°N -84.4094°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP codes |
| Postal Code: | 40461 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 500117 |
Paint Lick is an unincorporated community in Garrard County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Routes 21 and 52 east of the city of Lancaster, the county seat of Garrard County.[2] In 2015, a new route for KY 52 opened, bypassing the town. Its elevation is 820 feet (250 m).[3] It has a post office with the ZIP code 40461.[4] Historic sites within the community include Paint Lick Presbyterian Church (1879).
Paint Lick has been noted for its unusual place name.[5]
Paint Lick is served by the Garrard County Schools. Paint Lick Elementary School is located in the community.[6]