Inez Kentucky Map

About Inez, Kentucky

Inez is a locality in Martin County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 930. The population density is 170.3 people per km². Inez is located at 37.8665°N, 82.5388°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41224.

Inez lives in the embrace of rolling hills, where the Appalachian Mountains begin their gentle descent into the broader Kentucky landscape. It lies 38.5 miles south of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 188°T), and is situated 15.1 miles east-north-east of Paintsville. Dense, verdant forests cling to the slopes, their emerald hues shifting with the seasons, broken only by the occasional weathered barn or a ribbon of asphalt winding through the valleys. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a palpable freshness that settles over the small community like a comforting blanket. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in warm, diffused shafts, illuminating the quiet persistence of life in this secluded corner of Martin County. The story of Inez is deeply entwined with the very earth that surrounds it, a narrative shaped by coal and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life here pulsed to the cadence of mining, a demanding industry that carved out livelihoods from the rich seams beneath the hills. Though the landscape still bears the subtle imprints of that era, the economy has diversified, with a growing reliance on agriculture and the quiet hum of small businesses that cater to the local needs. Evenings in Inez often arrive with a soft, lingering twilight, a time when the distant calls of whippoorwills echo through the darkening woods, a timeless soundtrack to a place that holds its history with a quiet dignity.

About This Inez Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Inez, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.866483, -82.538763. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Inez and Martin County.

Detailed location data for Inez includes the ZIP code (41224), telephone area code (859), county seat of Martin County (Inez), and school district assignment (Martin County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Inez is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.