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Appalachian Learning Initiative
Infographics Database

About This Page:

Welcome to the Appalachian Learning Initiative's Infographics Resource. This resource allows users to select one of the 13 Appalachian states and view state- and county-level data about adult literacy and numeracy, population demographics, quality of life statistics, and the public health measures that impact Appalachians.


Users will also find infographics for all 423 counties and 8 independent Virginia cities in the Appalachian Region which are free to the public and available for download and distribution.

The image is a map of Alabama divided into counties, each colored to represent the percentage of Appalachian adults who read at or below an 8th grade level. The color gradient ranges from green (42.4%) to red (80.5%). The map includes counties like Lauderdale, Colbert, Madison, and others, each labeled with their name and shaded according to the data. The left side shows a vertical color scale indicating the range of percentages. The top text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative," and on the right, there's a description about the percentage of adults reading at or below an 8th grade level. Logos and contact information for APPLI are at the bottom.

We hope that our users will be able to turn these data into local- and state-level advocacy by working to increase funding for adult literacy and numeracy.

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Here are a couple of tips to help users access and utilize the information they'll find:​​
 

  • If a data point reads "Suppressed," this means that there were fewer than 10 cases in a jurisdiction. Because of this, the exact numbers have been hidden to protect the patients' identities.
     

  • Incidence and mortality rates are rates per 100,000 residents (e.g., HIV Diagnosis Rate)
     

  • Our sources for these data may be found on our Resources page in the Citations section.

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We truly hope that everyone enjoys this resource. Please remember to share these infographics with your networks and help us to spread the word about adult literacy and numeracy in Appalachia.

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Sincerely,
Marcus J. Hopkins
Founder & Executive Director

Select a Jurisdiction

Georgia

Dade County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

64.5%

The image is an informational graphic by the Appalachian Learning Initiative related to Dade County, Georgia. At the top, the text states the population as 16,165. To the left, there is a graphic of four illustrated people, with 64.5% text next to it, indicating that this percentage of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. Below this, a small map highlights Dade County and its neighboring areas (Catoosa, Walker, Whitfield, and Chattooga) with varying colors. To the right, several statistics are listed in large red font: 19.1% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 10.6% haven’t graduated high school, and 10.3% lack health insurance. At the bottom left, the APPLI logo and their website are displayed. In the bottom right, there are social media icons and a handle, encouraging following.
The image provides statistical information about Dade County, Georgia, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is dark blue. In the top section, large white text introduces the initiative, the county, and its population, which is 16,165. Below, several statistics are presented: on the left, a row of six figures, with four in white and two in gold, above a large "73.6%" in gold, indicating the percentage of adults struggling with basic math. Nearby, white text states, "of Dade County adults struggle with basic math." In the center, there's a small map with color-coded sections labeled Dade, Catoosa, Walker, Whitfield, and Chattooga. This is surrounded by data points: to the right, orange text mentions that 8.5% live in extreme poverty, and 8.3% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance. To the left, gold text states that 6.4% spend at least 50% of income on housing. At the bottom left, the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo is visible. At the bottom right, social media icons and "Follow us @APPLIOrg" are shown.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

73.6%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

16,165

49.8%

50.2%

94.5%

1.9%

3.2%

1.0%

0.7%

0.1%

1.9%

Quality of Life Statistics

Adults Who Haven't
Finished High School (2023):

12.2%

Residents Earning Below
150% of the Federal
Poverty Level (2023):

19.0%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

6.5%

Residents Who Rely on SNAP
for Nutrition Assistance (2023):

8.8%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

9.7%

Residents Spending
50%+of Their Income
on Housing (2023):

5.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

13.0%

Households Paying $200+ Per Month on Electricity (2023):

39.1%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

100.3

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

14.8%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

11.5%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

11.5%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

9.8%

Adults with COPD (2022):

8.1%

Adults with CHD (2022):

7.6%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

16.2%

Dawson County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

51.1%

The image is a statistical infographic about Dawson County, Georgia, under the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, it states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Dawson County, Georgia Population: 31,732" in bold black text. Below, statistics about Dawson County are presented: On the left, a statistic with red human icons indicates "51.1% of Dawson County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." In the center, there's a circular map highlighting Dawson County and its surrounding areas. On the right, statistics are shown with percentages in large red font: "16.5% of Dawson County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level." "13.1% of Dawson County residents lack health insurance." "10.9% of Dawson County adults haven’t graduated high school." At the bottom, the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo is on the left, and contact information including social media icons is on the right. The source citation "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020" is also included.
The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Dawson County, Georgia, with a population of 31,732. The background is dark blue with white and gold text. On the left, there are icons representing people and a statistic stating 61.9% of Dawson County adults struggle with basic math. In the center, a multicolored map highlights Dawson and surrounding counties. On the right, there are statistics stating 9.2% of residents live in extreme poverty, 7.7% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 7% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. At the bottom are the logo of APPLI and social media icons.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

61.9%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

31,732

50.0%

50.0%

93.4%

2.1%

7.8%

2.0%

0.6%

0.1%

1.8%

Quality of Life Statistics

Adults Who Haven't
Finished High School (2023):

12.0%

Residents Earning Below
150% of the Federal
Poverty Level (2023):

16.0%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

9.6%

Residents Who Rely on SNAP
for Nutrition Assistance (2023):

8.9%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

9.5%

Residents Spending
50%+of Their Income
on Housing (2023):

13.5%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

12.8%

Households Paying $200+ Per Month on Electricity (2023):

35.4%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

157.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

12.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

11.1%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

11.1%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

9.5%

Adults with COPD (2022):

7.4%

Adults with CHD (2022):

7.3%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

13.0%

Douglas County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

61.6%

The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Douglas County, Georgia, with a population of 149,160. It features statistics related to education, poverty, and health insurance. In the top left, red and gray human icons illustrate that 61.6% of Douglas County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. A map in the center highlights Douglas County and adjacent areas in different colors. On the right, bold red percentages next to accompanying text indicate that 19.5% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 12% lack health insurance. At the bottom, 9.4% of adults haven’t graduated high school is presented along with the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo and social media icons. The graphic cites the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is an infographic by the Appalachian Learning Initiative focusing on Douglas County, Georgia. The background is dark blue with white and tan text. At the top, large white text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Douglas County, Georgia, Population: 149,160." Below, there is a graphic of five person icons, four in white and one in tan, next to a large "74.2%" with text indicating that a significant portion of adults in Douglas County struggle with basic math. Beside this, a circular map shows Douglas County and surrounding areas labeled "Polk," "Paulding," "Haralson," "Carroll," and "Heard." Different sections of the map use varied colors such as red, yellow, and green. To the right, white and tan text presents additional statistics: 13% of residents rely on SNAP, 11.3% live in extreme poverty, and 11.9% spend at least 50% of income on housing. At the bottom, the logo for APPLI, a rainbow-colored book, is displayed with their website and social media icons.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

74.2%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

149,160

47.6%

52.4%

40.0%

54.6%

12.7%

1.7%

0.6%

0.2%

3.0%

Quality of Life Statistics

Adults Who Haven't
Finished High School (2023):

10.5%

Residents Earning Below
150% of the Federal
Poverty Level (2023):

19.5%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

11.6%

Residents Who Rely on SNAP
for Nutrition Assistance (2023):

11.4%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

12.0%

Residents Spending
50%+of Their Income
on Housing (2023):

20.1%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

10.5%

Households Paying $200+ Per Month on Electricity (2023):

31.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

21.7

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

28.6

HIV Prevalence (2022):

605.6

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

14.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

13.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

13.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.9%

Adults with COPD (2022):

7.2%

Adults with CHD (2022):

6.0%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

11.8%

Elbert County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

78.8%

The image is an informational graphic from the Appalachian Learning Initiative focusing on Elbert County, Georgia. The top section displays the organization’s name, population, and logo. Below, it presents various statistics about the county. On the left, an icon of five human figures highlights that 78.8% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. A central map shows Elbert County in red, surrounded by smaller sections labeled Franklin, Hart, and Madison. On the right, statistics are in large red text: 28.6% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 11.3% lack health insurance, and 14.9% haven't graduated high school. The bottom has contact details and social media icons for APPLI.
The image is an informational graphic about Elbert County, Georgia, presented by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is dark blue. At the top, the text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Elbert County, Georgia Population: 20,013" in white. Below, on the left, there are five human figure icons in white, with text next to them stating "89.5% of Elbert County adults struggle with basic math." A circular map is to the right, highlighting Elbert County in red, adjacent to Hart, Madison, and Franklin Counties. On the right side, there are three statistics in large numbers with corresponding text: "20.6% of Elbert County residents live in extreme poverty," "15.7% of Elbert County residents rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance," and "13.4% of Elbert County residents spend at least 50% of the incomes on housing." The APPAL Logo is at the bottom left. The bottom right corner encourages following their social media @APPLlOrg, with icons for various platforms. The source is attributed to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

89.5%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

20,013

47.8%

52.2%

68.0%

28.4%

6.3%

1.4%

0.4%

0.1%

1.7%

Quality of Life Statistics

Adults Who Haven't
Finished High School (2023):

17.9%

Residents Earning Below
150% of the Federal
Poverty Level (2023):

28.8%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

19.0%

Residents Who Rely on SNAP
for Nutrition Assistance (2023):

17.6%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

13.2%

Residents Spending
50%+of Their Income
on Housing (2023):

19.0%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

16.1%

Households Paying $200+ Per Month on Electricity (2023):

61.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

214.6

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

18.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

10.4%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.9%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

19.4%

Fannin County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

61.2%

The image presents statistical information about Fannin County, Georgia, provided by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. It starts with the title "Appalachian Learning Initiative Fannin County, Georgia Population: 25,955" in bold black text. Below, statistical data is displayed along with accompanying icons and colored elements. On the left, a series of red and gray human figures accompany the statistic "61.2% of Fannin County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." In the center, a circular map highlights Fannin County in red, surrounded by other counties in yellow and green shades. Below the map, the text "12.2% of Fannin County adults haven’t graduated high school" is displayed. On the right, statistics in red text read "26.5% of Fannin County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "15.2% of Fannin County residents lack health insurance." The bottom of the image contains the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo with their website "www.appli.org" and social media icons with "@APPLIOrg." The source is cited as "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."
The image provides statistical information about Fannin County, Georgia, focusing on education and socioeconomic data. It features a dark blue background with bold white and gold text. At the top, large white text displays "Appalachian Learning Initiative" followed by "Fannin County, Georgia" and "Population: 25,955." Below is a visual of five human icons, with four colored white and one gold, representing the statistic "73.2% of Fannin County adults struggle with basic math." Next to this is a circular map highlighting Fannin County and surrounding areas. On the right, gold text states "13.7% of Fannin County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance." Below, "12% of Fannin County residents live in extreme poverty" is shown. Lower left highlights, "11.4% of Fannin County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." At the bottom left, a logo for APPLI (Appalachian Learning Initiative) appears. Bottom right instructs "Follow us @APPLIORG" along with social media icons. At the very bottom is a note: "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

73.2%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

25,955

49.5%

50.5%

95.9%

1.2%

3.6%

0.7%

0.5%

0.1%

1.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

Adults Who Haven't
Finished High School (2023):

12.5%

Residents Earning Below
150% of the Federal
Poverty Level (2023):

26.4%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

11.8%

Residents Who Rely on SNAP
for Nutrition Assistance (2023):

11.6%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

9.5%

Residents Spending
50%+of Their Income
on Housing (2023):

12.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

15.6%

Households Paying $200+ Per Month on Electricity (2023):

37.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

50.5

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

208.0

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

17.2%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.4%

Adults with COPD (2022):

11.5%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

20.8%

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