Beattyville is a home rule class city located in Lee County, Kentucky, in the United States. It serves as the county seat for the region. The city was formally established by the state assembly in 1851 under the name "Beatty" before being officially incorporated in 1872.
The municipality was named in honor of Samuel Beatty, a pioneer settler in the area. According to data from the 2020 census, the population of Beattyville was 2,176 residents.