The Town FilesInez, Kentucky
City in Martin County · population 546 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $70,900
- Household income
- $51,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 51.8
Inez is a city of 546 people in Martin County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $70,900, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks more of a college town than 87% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 74% of Kentucky towns.
How Inez ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Inez is worth $70,900, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $51,071, which is more affordable than 97% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $533 a month. 72.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Inez | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $70,900 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $533 | $837 |
| Median household income | $51,071 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 72.1% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Inez
| People | Inez | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.8 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.4% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 88.6% |
Weather in Inez
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 24.3°F. About 47.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inez since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 2, 2012 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 9, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 29, 2014.
Severe weather in Martin County since 1996
Martin County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Martin County
Martin County had 1,960 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,197 a year. Unemployment was 8.3% in 2023; in Inez itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Inez
4 public schools with 1,160 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | 9-12 | 525 | 18.1 |
| Eden Elementary School | PK-6 | 395 | 15.2 |
| Inez Elementary School | PK-6 | 240 | 15.0 |
| Martin County Area Technology Center | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Inez
- Van Lear, KY13.0 mi · 893 people · home $81,100
- West Van Lear, KY14.8 mi · 768 people · home $135,300
- Paintsville, KY14.9 mi · 4,312 people · home $116,100
- Auxier, KY15.5 mi · 715 people · home $110,600
- Louisa, KY17.2 mi · 2,679 people · home $120,500
- Fort Gay, WV17.7 mi · 675 people · home $62,300
- Prestonsburg, KY17.9 mi · 3,681 people · home $161,300
- Chattaroy, WV18.4 mi · 641 people · home —
Inez questions
Is Inez, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Inez scores better for retirees than 74% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 50%. 28.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.8).
How much does a house cost in Inez?
The median owner-occupied home in Inez is valued at $70,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,071, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $533 a month.
What is the weather like in Inez?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Inez get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inez since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)