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Inez, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Martin County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
760 Population 442/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $38,191 per capita
$79,900 Home Value $125,195 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,900 home value, $633/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Inez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation667 ft (203 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates37.8693°N, 82.5398°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.9 / 100
Community Resilience3.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 93 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 128 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 117 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 128 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 113 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 95 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 117 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 113 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 99 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 124 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 93 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 116 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 146 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 90 km
Nov 8, 1990 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky M2.7 111 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 107 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 130 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 115 km
Mar 16, 2012 7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia M2.6 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

88 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 273 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 95 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 94 km 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 67 km 2
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 27 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 73 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 99 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 93 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 82 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 65 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 67 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 50 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 86 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 36 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 45 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 10 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 50 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 18 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 29 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 78 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 15 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 35 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 43 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 65 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 66 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Inez has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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