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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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Kentucky

Fleming County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

67.9%

The image provides statistical data about Fleming County, Kentucky, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, there is bold blue text stating the initiative's name and the population of the county as 15,442. Below, several statistics are displayed. On the left, an icon of four stylized human figures accompanies the statistic "67.9% of Fleming County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." In the center, a colorful map displays Fleming County and its surrounding regions. To the right, statistics are shown: "33.6% of Fleming County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "15.7% of Fleming County adults haven’t graduated high school." Below the map, it states "7.7% of Fleming County residents lack health insurance." At the bottom left, there's the logo of APPLI with text underneath. Social media icons are at the bottom right.
The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Fleming County, Kentucky, with a population of 15,442. The background is a solid gray. At the top, the title text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Fleming County, Kentucky Population: 15,442" in bold white font. Below, there are various statistics presented in colorful text alongside graphics and a map. On the left, an icon with five human figures has four white and one red, emphasizing the statistic "75.8% of Fleming County adults struggle with basic math" in large red text and smaller black text. In the center is a circular map highlighting several counties in Kentucky, with Fleming County prominently marked in orange. Additional statistics are displayed: "22.9% of Fleming County residents live in extreme poverty," "19.3% of Fleming County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," and "8.9% of Fleming County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing," each statistic with corresponding percentages highlighted in red. The logo of "APPLI" appears at the bottom left with the text "Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org." The bottom right contains social media icons and the handle "@APPLICOrg." At the bottom, it attributes data to "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

75.8%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

15,442

49.1%

50.9%

96.5%

1.7%

1.8%

0.3%

0.1%

0.0%

1.4%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

17.8%

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

34.0%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

21.0%

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

17.6%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.1%

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

13.4%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

18.1%

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

30.1%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

47.2

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

23.4%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.8%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.8%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.7%

Adults with COPD (2022):

13.2%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

20.7%

Floyd County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

70.5%

The image showcases an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Floyd County, Kentucky, with a population of 34,423. It features a large title at the top in blue. Below the title is a circular map highlighting Floyd County in a dark red color, with surrounding counties in various shades of yellow, orange, and red. To the left, there's a statistic represented by blue and gray icons of people, stating that 70.5% of Floyd County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. To the right, there are two bold percentage statistics: 38.4% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 18.9% of adults haven’t graduated high school. Additionally, 4.4% of residents lack health insurance. The bottom left includes the APPLI logo with the full name "Appalachian Learning Initiative," and the website. Social media icons are displayed in the bottom right corner, encouraging viewers to follow @APPLIOrg. The source is noted as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image presents statistical data about Floyd County, Kentucky, under the banner "Appalachian Learning Initiative." The background is light gray with bold white and red text. At the top, the text states, "Floyd County, Kentucky, Population: 34,423." Below this, five human icon figures are displayed, with four in white and one in red, symbolizing the percentage of adults struggling with basic math. To the right of these figures is the text "76.2% of Floyd County adults struggle with basic math." Next to it is a map circle highlighting Floyd County in yellow, surrounded by neighboring counties in various colors. To the right of the map, statistics in large red text state: "26.6% of Floyd County residents live in extreme poverty," "22.7% of Floyd County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," and "12.2% of Floyd County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." At the bottom left is the website address with an "APPLI" logo. On the bottom right are small social media icons, followed by the text "Follow us @APPLIORG." The image credits the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

76.2%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

34,423

49.1%

50.9%

97.8%

0.8%

0.9%

0.3%

0.2%

0.0%

0.9%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

20.2%

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

40.2%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

29.3%

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

24.2%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.9%

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

21.6%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

22.8%

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

49.1%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

125.8

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

71.2

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

22.2%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.9%

Adults with COPD (2022):

12.8%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.5%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

25.9%

Garrard County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

66.8%

The image is an infographic by the Appalachian Learning Initiative, featuring statistics for Garrard County, Kentucky. At the top, bold blue text states the title and provides the population of 17,829. Below, various statistics are displayed. On the left, a graphic of five human figures indicates that 66.8% of Garrard County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. To the right, the text notes that 30.2% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 14.2% of adults haven’t graduated high school. A pie chart in the center displays a colorful map highlighting Garrard and surrounding counties. A smaller figure indicates 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. At the bottom left, the APPLI logo is present, with text beneath it and social media icons and follow instruction on the right.
The image is an infographic about Appalachian Learning Initiative in Garrard County, Kentucky, with a population of 17,829. The background is light gray. At the top, large white text provides the title and population. Below, several statistics are displayed with symbols and percentages in bold red and black text. On the left, five stick figures illustrate that 75.1% of adults struggle with basic math. To the right, a circular map highlights Garrard in dark yellow and its surrounding counties in different colors. Statistically, 17.1% live in extreme poverty, 14.6% rely on SNAP, and 10.1% spend at least 50% of income on housing. The bottom left shows the APPLI logo, and social media icons appear at the bottom right.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

75.1%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

17,829

50.0%

50.0%

94.9%

2.4%

3.0%

0.4%

0.4%

0.1%

1.8%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

15.3%

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

29.4%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

15.7%

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

12.9%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.8%

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

18.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

14.8%

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

40.3%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

87.0

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

20.8%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.6%

Adults with COPD (2022):

12.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

16.9%

Green County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

73.1%

The image is an informational graphic detailing statistics about Green County, Kentucky, by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. It highlights key data points about the region's population and social metrics. The title at the top states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Green County, Kentucky" with "Population: 11,468" below. On the left, a statistic is presented with four human icons, where approximately three out of four are shaded in blue, representing "73.1% of Green County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." Below this, "8.7% of Green County residents lack health insurance" is stated. On the right, another section lists "35.4% of Green County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "15.3% of Green County adults haven’t graduated high school" in blue text. In the center, there is a map displaying Green County and its neighboring areas. At the bottom left, the logo for APPLI (Appalachian Learning Initiative) is visible with its web address. Social media icons are placed in the bottom right corner.
The image presents an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Green County, Kentucky" with a population of 11,468. The background is a muted blue-gray. In the center, there is a circular map highlighting Green County and surrounding areas such as Monroe, Hart, Casey, and Adair. Several statistics are displayed: 79.7% of Green County adults struggle with basic math, represented by four white and one red person icon. On the right, it states that 21.5% of residents live in extreme poverty and 19.2% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance. At the bottom left, 9% of residents spend at least half of their income on housing. The Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) logo is in the bottom left corner, and social media icons with the handle @APPLIORG are at the bottom right.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

79.7%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

11,468

49.6%

50.4%

95.2%

1.8%

2.1%

0.3%

0.5%

0.0%

2.1%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

17.3%

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

36.3%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

21.3%

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

20.8%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.9%

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

9.5%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

19.0%

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

30.3%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

185.5

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

25.1%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.3%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.3%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.7%

Adults with COPD (2022):

14.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

11.0%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

25.4%

Greenup County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

58.8%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Greenup County, Kentucky" with a population of 35,221. It presents several statistics about the county in a visually engaging manner. On the left, there is an icon of four stylized people with the text "58.8% of Greenup County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level" alongside. In the center, a circular graphic map highlights Greenup County and its neighboring regions, all colored differently: Greenup is in green, surrounded by Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Lawrence, Lewis, and Rowan counties. On the right, the image states "23.8% of Greenup County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "11% of Greenup County adults haven't graduated high school." At the bottom left is the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo. The bottom right features social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The source is cited as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image focuses on Greenup County, Kentucky, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a muted gray color. At the top, in large white text, it reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Greenup County, Kentucky" with the population listed as 35,221 beneath it. Below, on the left side, a series of figures illustrate statistical data about the county: a graphic of five human figures highlights that 79.7% of adults struggle with basic math, with one figure colored red. In the center is a circular map highlighting Greenup and surrounding counties with distinct colors. On the right are additional statistics: 15.1% of residents live in extreme poverty, 13.5% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance, and 8.9% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. The bottom left features the APPLI logo, and at the bottom right are social media icons with a prompt to follow @APPLIorg. The image credits the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

69.1%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

35,221

48.8%

51.2%

96.6%

1.0%

1.2%

0.6%

0.4%

0.0%

1.4%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

11.3%

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

24.1%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

15.1%

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

12.6%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

4.6%

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

19.8%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

16.6%

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

43.5%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

59.3

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

102.2

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

19.0%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.1%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.1%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.5%

Adults with COPD (2022):

11.8%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.6%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

20.5%

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