Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Inez residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Inez, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Inez. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inez
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Inez
1 in 5 adults have COPD (20%), about twice the Kentucky rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), about twice the Kentucky rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 14.6%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Inez runs above Kentucky on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Inez adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.9%), vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Inez
44.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 34.9% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Inez’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Inez adults…
Inez runs above KY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Inez is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Inez as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Inez adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Inez
1 community health center in Inez, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Inez; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Inez adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.4% of Inez adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Inez and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Inez adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Inez
Why doesn’t Inez have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Inez.
What hospital is closest to Inez?
Paintsville ARH Hospital in Paintsville, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Inez’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Inez?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Homeplace Clinic - Inez in Inez, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Inez.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.