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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

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Georgia

Heard County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

73.4%

The image provides statistical data about Heard County, Georgia, focusing on education and economic metrics. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Heard County, Georgia" with a population of 12,034. In the center, there's a circular map highlighting Heard County in red, surrounded by neighboring counties marked in various colors. On the left, red figures accompanied by a statistic reveal that 73.4% of Heard County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. On the right, two statistics are listed: 25.9% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, while 14.5% lack health insurance. At the bottom left, it states that 13.8% of adults haven’t graduated high school, accompanied by an APPLI logo. The bottom right corner encourages following @APPLIORG on social media platforms. The data stems from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image presents informational statistics related to Heard County, Georgia, from the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a deep blue with white and beige text and graphics. At the top, the text "Appalachian Learning Initiative Heard County, Georgia" is displayed, followed by "Population: 12,034." The bottom left shows an icon of five human figures, with one in beige, symbolizing that 85.2% of Heard County adults struggle with basic math. A beige map with an outlined circle highlights Heard County in red, surrounded by other counties. Statistics include 26.9% of residents relying on SNAP for nutrition assistance and 18.7% living in extreme poverty, displayed with percentage text and figures to the right. Additionally, 9.6% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing. At the bottom, there are logos and contact information for APPLI, and a credit to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

85.2%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

12,034

49.6%

50.4%

86.2%

10.0%

3.1%

0.6%

0.6%

0.0%

2.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

16.1%

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

24.2%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

16.7%

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

26.4%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

12.3%

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

13.7%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

18.0%

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

40.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

182.3

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

19.1%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

13.5%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

13.5%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.0%

Adults with COPD (2022):

10.4%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.3%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

23.9%

Jackson County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

60.3%

The image is an informational graphic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Jackson County, Georgia, with a reported population of 88,615. It includes several pieces of data: 60.3% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, 17.1% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 12.8% haven't graduated high school, and 11.9% lack health insurance. The graphic shows a map with different counties in Georgia, including Jackson, Hall, Banks, Madison, Franklin, Barrow, Gwinnett, Forsyth, and Habersham, each outlined and color-coded differently. The bottom left corner features the APPLI logo, and the bottom right suggests following them on social media with icons for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
The image is an infographic presenting data about Jackson County, Georgia, from the Appalachian Learning Initiative. It is set against a dark blue background with white and gold text. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Jackson County, Georgia" with a stated population of 88,615. Below the title, on the left, a graphic of six figures is shown, with four colored gold, signifying percentages. Next to it is the statistic "70.6% of Jackson County adults struggle with basic math." In the center, there is a circular map highlighting Jackson County and surrounding areas with various colors like red, yellow, and green. To the right of the map, three statistics are listed in gold: "9.8% of Jackson County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing," "8.3% of Jackson County residents live in extreme poverty," and "8.1% of Jackson County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance." At the bottom left, the APPLI logo, resembling a rainbow over a book, is displayed. The footer states "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020," and social media icons appear with the handle "@APPLIOrg."

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

70.6%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

88,615

49.5%

50.5%

85.3%

9.1%

11.5%

2.9%

0.5%

0.1%

2.1%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

12.9%

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

17.3%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

8.1%

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

9.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

13.2%

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

16.7%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

11.9%

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

47.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

19.1

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

10.1

HIV Prevalence (2022):

167.1

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

16.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

11.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

11.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.2%

Adults with COPD (2022):

7.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

6.6%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

14.0%

Lumpkin County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

57.5%

The infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative" focuses on Lumpkin County, Georgia. It highlights several statistics about the county, which has a population of 35,258. The top section states the title and population number. To the left, there is a statistic showing that 57.5% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, accompanied by an icon of five people, three in red and two in gray. In the center, a circular map highlights Lumpkin County in orange, surrounded by neighboring counties in varied colors. On the right, statistics such as 24.3% of residents earning below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level and 12.4% lacking health insurance are presented in red text. Another figure, 9.8% of adults not graduating high school, is shown beneath the map. The bottom displays the Appalachian Learning Initiative's logo and credits the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020. The social media icons and handle "@APPLIORG" are listed on the bottom right.
The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Lumpkin County, Georgia. The background is a deep blue, and the text is in white and gold fonts. At the top, the title indicates the focus on Lumpkin County, with a population of 35,258. The left side features an icon of five people, with four in white and one in gold, highlighting that 67.1% of adults struggle with basic math. Below this statistic is a logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. In the center, there is a circular map illustrating the geographical location of Lumpkin County among neighboring counties, with different colors for each area. On the right, three statistics are in gold: 15.7% of residents live in extreme poverty, 11.4% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, and 9% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance. Social media icons and a handle for APPLIORG are at the bottom right. The infographic is attributed to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

67.1%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

35,258

49.7%

50.3%

94.1%

2.2%

6.1%

1.0%

0.8%

0.1%

1.8%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

10.9%

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

25.9%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

14.5%

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

8.9%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

10.4%

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

35.7%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

13.1%

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

36.5%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

37.4

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

90.8

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

13.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

10.9%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

10.9%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.2%

Adults with COPD (2022):

7.8%

Adults with CHD (2022):

7.1%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

12.7%

Madison County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

65.3%

The image provides statistical data about Madison County, Georgia, including population and socio-economic metrics. At the top, it reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Madison County, Georgia," with the population noted as 32,191. Below this, several statistics are presented with visual elements. On the left, a pictogram of figures illustrates that 65.3% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. Adjacent to this, a map highlights Madison County and surrounding areas in different colors. On the right, more statistics are displayed: 37.5% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 19.7% have not graduated high school, and 11.5% lack health insurance. The bottom left shows the APPLI logo, and to the right, social media icons with a note to follow @APPLIORG. The data source is accredited to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image presents information about Madison County, Georgia, focusing on social and economic statistics. The background is dark blue, and there are various sections with text, symbols, and a map. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Madison County, Georgia" with the population figure "32,191" below it. The left side features an icon of four white figures with one colored gold, illustrating that 76.3% of Madison County adults struggle with basic math. Below this icon, more text elaborates the statistic. In the center is an outline map of Madison County and its neighboring counties, with Madison highlighted. Surrounding counties include Elbert, Hart, Franklin, Banks, Jackson, Hall, and Barrow, each colored differently and labeled accordingly. On the right, additional statistics are listed: 22.7% of Madison County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance, 22.4% live in extreme poverty, and 16.8% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. At the bottom left is the APPLI (Appalachian Learning Initiative) logo with a website link. The bottom right invites viewers to follow them on social media with various icons displayed.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

76.3%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

32,191

49.4%

50.6%

84.5%

10.6%

7.6%

2.3%

0.5%

0.0%

2.0%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

18.2%

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

34.5%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

20.3%

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

15.0%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

13.2%

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

19.1%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

16.4%

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

60.1%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

166.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

18.7%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

13.9%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

13.9%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.7%

Adults with COPD (2022):

10.5%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

18.1%

Murray County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

76.5%

The image is an infographic for the Appalachian Learning Initiative, focusing on Murray County, Georgia. At the top, it reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative, Murray County, Georgia" with a stated population of 41,035. Below, on the left, a statistic shows that 76.5% of Murray County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, accompanied by icons of people in red and grey. On the right, statistics are displayed showing: 21.7% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 20.4% of adults haven't graduated high school, and 13.6% lack health insurance. There's a colored circular map showing Murray County and nearby regions such as Whitfield, Fannin, and Gilmer. At the bottom, the Appalachian Learning Initiative's logo and website appear, along with social media icons, encouraging viewers to follow "@APPLIORG."
The image is an infographic highlighting statistics about Murray County, Georgia, under the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a dark blue color with text and graphics in white, orange, and gold. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Murray County, Georgia" with "Population: 41,035" beneath it. On the left, a group of six simplified person icons is displayed, with one in gold. Below it, text states, "81.8% of Murray County adults struggle with basic math." In the center, there's a circular map outlining Murray County and its neighboring regions. To the right, text indicates, "13% of Murray County residents live in extreme poverty." Further down on the right, the text reads, "11.2% of Murray County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance." On the left, another statistic shows "6.7% of Murray County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." The logo for APPLI and a website are at the bottom, alongside a note attributing the data to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020. At the very bottom, social media icons are provided with the handle @APPLIOrg.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

81.8%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

41,035

49.4%

50.6%

94.7%

1.7%

16.7%

0.7%

1.1%

0.3%

1.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

23.5%

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

23.6%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

13.1%

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

12.4%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

14.6%

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

13.8%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

15.5%

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

42.4%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

24.7

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

106.1

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

18.2%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

12.9%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

12.9%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.6%

Adults with COPD (2022):

9.8%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.1%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

13.7%

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