Kentucky
Inez is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 760. Residents earn $43,125 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Inez receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Inez offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Inez is $43,125, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Inez is $79,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Inez is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 856 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Inez experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,125 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,191 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,004 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,464 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 222 |
| County GDP | $290M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,400 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 11.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $79,900 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,195 |
| Census Median Rent | $633 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,400 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,341/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 855.9/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 285.3/100K |
| Theft | 428.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 142.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 667 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8693°N, 82.5398°W |
| County FIPS | 21159 |
Winner: Republican by 83.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 442/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 11.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |