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Inez, KY
City in Martin County, Kentucky.
Population
930
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
540
ZIP codes
0
Inez and its ZIP codes
Inez at a glance
- Inez is about 4.7 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,071, 20% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,900 (66% below Kentucky) and median rent is $533 a month.
Local data for Inez, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Inez, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,071
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$70,900
Median rent
$533/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (130), Scottish Americans (25), German Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Inez.
Unemployment rate
8.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,398
1,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,274
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.72M
FY 2026, $7,506 per person
How people get to work
Inez, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Inez, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
200
5.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Inez
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crum, WVCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| WarfieldCity | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Kermit, WVTown | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Van LearCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| PaintsvilleCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| West Van LearCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| AuxierCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| LouisaCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Fort Gay, WVTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Chattaroy, WVCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| Williamson, WVCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| BlaineCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| South WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| AllenCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| PrestonsburgCity | 21 mi | 14.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Inez, KY in?
- Inez is in Martin County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Inez, KY?
- About 930 people live in Inez, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Inez?
- Nearby places include Crum, WV (5.8 mi), Warfield (6.8 mi), Kermit, WV (7.5 mi), Van Lear (14 mi), Paintsville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023