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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

Kentucky

Clinton County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

75.8%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative, Clinton County, Kentucky" with a population of 9,148. The top portion highlights the title and population in blue text. Below, the infographic presents three statistics: 75.8% of adults reading at or below an 8th-grade level, 33.1% of residents earning below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 21.1% of adults who haven't graduated high school. Icons of people and a pie chart visually represent these data points. There is a map highlighting Clinton County and surrounding counties. At the bottom left, there's a logo for APPLI, while the bottom right includes social media icons. This data is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image provides statistical information about Clinton County, Kentucky, related to education, poverty, and basic math skills. The background is gray with white and red text. At the top, large text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Clinton County, Kentucky Population: 9,148." Below, on the left, a graphic with five human figures, one of which is red, illustrates that 81.3% of adults struggle with basic math. To the right, a circular map shows neighboring counties in different colors, with Clinton County highlighted in red. Several statistics are displayed: "21.3% of Clinton County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," "18.4% of Clinton County residents live in extreme poverty," and "10.7% of Clinton County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." At the bottom left is the APPLI logo, a stylized sunrise over a yellow and black semicircular horizon, and the website "www.appli.org." The bottom right corner lists the data source, "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020," and social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, along with the handle "@APPLIORG."

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

81.3%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

9,148

49.8%

50.2%

96.1%

0.9%

3.6%

0.5%

0.4%

0.4%

1.7%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

19.3%

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

36.6%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

20.3%

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

23.8%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.9%

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

15.0%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

19.0%

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

31.3%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

103.1

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

21.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

16.4%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

16.4%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

13.8%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.5%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

24.5%

Cumberland County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

66.0%

The image is an infographic illustrating educational and economic statistics for Cumberland County, Kentucky, with a population of 6,000. At the top, the title is in bold blue text: "Appalachian Learning Initiative Cumberland County, Kentucky." Below it, the population is noted in the same style. On the left, a graphic of four human figures is displayed, with three in dark blue and one in gray, symbolizing that 66% of adults read at or below an eighth-grade level. A multicolored circular map in the center displays counties, including Cumberland, with names like Monroe, Metcalfe, Adair, Russell, Clinton, Wayne, and Green. Statistical data are displayed throughout: 46.5% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 10.7% lack health insurance, and 17.1% have not graduated high school. The Appalachian Learning Initiative logo and social media icons are at the bottom.
The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Cumberland County, Kentucky" with a population statistic of 6,000. It is divided into several sections, each accompanied by visual icons and statistics. The top third of the image presents the title in white text against a blue-gray background. Below, there are three human figure icons in white and one in red, indicating "75.9% of Cumberland County adults struggle with basic math." To the right, in bold red text, it states "33.9% of Cumberland County residents live in extreme poverty." A circular map of part of Kentucky shows Cumberland County and its neighboring counties, each in various colors. At the bottom left, the logo for APPLI with its website is shown, and at the bottom right, social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube are displayed. The overall design uses a consistent color scheme of red, white, and blue-gray.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

75.9%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

6,000

49.6%

50.4%

94.2%

3.3%

2.1%

0.3%

0.3%

0.0%

2.0%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

18.8%

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

39.1%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

28.3%

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

18.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.8%

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

11.5%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

19.9%

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

33.6%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

119.4

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

23.1%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.9%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.9%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.7%

Adults with COPD (2022):

15.1%

Adults with CHD (2022):

11.6%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

18.8%

Edmonson County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

70.8%

The image is an infographic providing educational and socio-economic statistics for Edmonson County, Kentucky, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The headline states the county name and population, which is 12,448. On the left, a blue icon depicts five figures, four colored in blue and one in gray, with a statistic in bold blue text saying "70.8% of Edmonson County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." Below is a circular inset map highlighting Edmonson, Hart, Green, and Metcalfe counties in different shades of orange, with Edmonson County labeled. To the right, there are additional statistics: "29.4% of Edmonson County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level," and "16.1% of Edmonson County adults haven’t graduated high school," both written in blue text. Lastly, "7.1% of Edmonson County residents lack health insurance" is displayed near the lower center. The APPLI logo is at the bottom left, and contact information for APPLI is noted on the right.
The image provides an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Edmonson County, Kentucky, with a population of 12,448. The background is gray. The upper part contains the title in white text. Below, statistics are presented with bold red percentages and black text explanations. On the left, a graphic of five figures shows four white and one red, representing that 78.4% of adults struggle with basic math. In the middle right, 16.8% of residents live in extreme poverty, and in the lower right, 12.9% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance. In the bottom left, 4.8% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing. A small map illustrating surrounding counties is in the center. At the bottom left is the APPLI logo, and on the bottom right are social media icons.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

78.4%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

12,448

50.1%

49.9%

96.0%

1.4%

1.8%

0.5%

0.5%

0.0%

1.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

18.5%

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

27.6%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

17.0%

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

11.7%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.8%

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

12.9%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

17.8%

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

42.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

65.0

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

22.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.3%

Adults with COPD (2022):

13.1%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.0%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

26.3%

Elliott County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

78.0%

The image is an infographic highlighting statistics about Elliott County, Kentucky, under the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The population is noted as 7,245. The top section contains large blue text stating the location and population. Below, on the left, a graphic with four human icons and text reveals that 78% of Elliott County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. Next to it is a colorful map circle with labeled counties, focusing on Elliott. To the right, statistics show that 39.9% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 7.6% lack health insurance, and 23.8% haven't graduated high school. The bottom features the APPLI logo with website information, and social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, accompanied by text urging follow-up.
The image is an infographic highlighting socio-economic statistics for Elliott County, Kentucky, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a muted gray. At the top center, the title in white text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative" followed by "Elliott County, Kentucky" and "Population: 7,245." Below the title, several key statistics are illustrated. On the left, there are five humanoid icons, with four in white and one in red, representing that "85.5% of Elliott County adults struggle with basic math." Next to it is a circular map indicating Elliott County and neighboring areas, each in different colors. In the top right, red text states "27.2% of Elliott County residents live in extreme poverty." Below that, in the same style, red text reads "23.3% of Elliott County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance." Next, in red, it says "9% of Elliott County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." The bottom left features a logo for APPLI, and the bottom right credits the "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020." Social media icons are present at the bottom, promoting APPLI's presence online.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

85.5%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

7,245

58.1%

41.9%

93.6%

4.4%

1.7%

0.2%

0.4%

0.2%

1.1%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

23.3%

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

38.9%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

24.7%

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

24.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.5%

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

9.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

22.6%

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

50.0%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

123.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

22.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

16.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

16.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.4%

Adults with COPD (2022):

14.5%

Adults with CHD (2022):

11.2%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

27.4%

Estill County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

78.0%

The image is an informational graphic about Estill County, Kentucky, presented by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The top of the image displays text indicating the county's population as 13,936. Key statistics are listed throughout the image against a white background. On the left, blue icons of four people illustrate that 78% of Estill County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. Below is a circular map highlighting Estill County in bright red, surrounded by neighboring counties in various colors. To the right, several statistics are presented: 33.7% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 22% of adults haven't graduated high school, and 6.2% lack health insurance. The bottom of the image features the APPLI logo and social media icons, along with a funding acknowledgment from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative: Estill County, Kentucky" with a population noted as 13,936. It features various statistics about Estill County residents. On the left, there are five human icons; four in white and one in red, symbolizing that 85.9% of adults struggle with basic math. Below this, a statistic indicates that 11% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing. On the right, it states that 26.8% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance and 22% live in extreme poverty. In the center is a circular map highlighting Estill County among surrounding counties in Kentucky using different colors. The footer includes the Appalachian Learning Initiative's logo, a web address, and social media icons.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

85.9%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

13,936

49.7%

50.3%

97.6%

0.7%

1.6%

0.2%

0.4%

0.0%

1.2%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

24.7%

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

34.8%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

24.0%

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

28.8%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.8%

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

23.5%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

21.2%

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

29.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

121.0

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

Suppressed

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

25.3%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

16.5%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

16.5%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.8%

Adults with COPD (2022):

14.6%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.3%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

28.9%

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