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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

Alabama

Chilton County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

71.7%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Chilton County, Alabama." It highlights key statistics about Chilton County. The overall population is noted as 46,431. The infographic includes several data points: 71.7% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, represented with silhouettes of people shaded from light to dark red. 22.7% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level and 10.1% lack health insurance, each with corresponding text in bold red. Additionally, 15.6% of adults haven't completed high school. The image includes a circular map showing Chilton County in red, surrounded by Shelby, Coosa, Talladega, Elmore, and Bibb counties, depicted in various colors. The logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative appears at the bottom left, alongside social media icons representing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Chilton County, Alabama" with a population of 46,431. It shows various statistics about the county's residents. On the left, there is a depiction of five human figures with one colored differently, highlighting that 82.5% of adults struggle with basic math. To the right, there is a circular map section highlighting Chilton County and its neighboring areas such as Bibb, Coosa, Elmore, and Shelby. Additional statistics are presented: 13.9% of residents rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, 13.6% live in extreme poverty, and 9.7% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. At the bottom, there is the logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative and social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

82.5%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

46,431

49.1%

50.9%

86.7%

10.3%

10.1%

0.5%

0.7%

0.2%

1.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

15.6%

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

22.7%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

13.6%

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

13.9%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

10.1%

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

9.7%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

17.5%

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

61.4%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

30.5

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

164.5

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

15.8%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

13.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

13.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

9.2%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.4%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

19.4%

Clay County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

71.0%

The image is an infographic about Clay County, Alabama, presented by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, bold text states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Clay County, Alabama Population: 14,111." Below, various statistics are presented. On the left, five human figures are aligned horizontally, with four in gray and one in red, coupled with the text "71% of Clay County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." On the right, the text "29% of Clay County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" is displayed. Below that, it states "17.9% of Clay County adults haven't completed high school." In the center, a circular map shows Clay County surrounded by neighboring counties, each uniquely colored and labeled, including Talladega, Calhoun, and Cleburne, among others. At the bottom left, "8.4% of Clay County residents lack health insurance" is noted. The Appalachian Learning Initiative logo and contact information are at the bottom.
The image presents statistical information about Clay County, Alabama, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. It has a dark blue background with white and orange text. At the top, white text states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Clay County, Alabama" along with the population number, "14,111." Below that, there is a visual representation showing five human figures, four in white and one in orange. Next to it, text reads, "76.4% of Clay County adults struggle with basic math." In the center, a circular map highlights Clay County in yellow, surrounded by neighboring counties in various colors. On the right, white text details "16.5% of Clay County residents live in extreme poverty" and "14.2% of Clay County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance." At the bottom, it states "5.7% of Clay County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." A logo and contact information for the Appalachian Learning Initiative appears at the bottom, with social media icons.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

76.4%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

14,111

48.7%

51.3%

82.9%

13.8%

3.4%

0.3%

0.6%

0.0%

2.3%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

17.9%

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

29.0%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

16.5%

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

14.2%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

8.4%

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

5.7%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

18.0%

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

48.4%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

164.7

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

20.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

16.6%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

16.6%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.0%

Adults with COPD (2022):

11.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.4%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

19.6%

Cleburne County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

69.5%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative, Cleburne County, Alabama." It displays various statistics about Cleburne County with a population of 15,639. On the left, there is an icon of five human figures, where 69.5% are indicated in red, representing the percentage of adults who read at or below an 8th-grade level. Below, 9.3% is highlighted stating the percentage of residents lacking health insurance. On the right side, 26.5% of residents earn below 150% of the federal poverty level, and 15% of adults haven't completed high school. In the center is a small circular map depicting parts of Alabama, with Cleburne County highlighted in red. The bottom left features a logo for APPLI with social media icons on the right for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
The image is an informative graphic about Cleburne County, Alabama, presented by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is dark blue. The top of the image displays the title "Appalachian Learning Initiative Cleburne County, Alabama" in white text, followed by "Population: 15,639". Below this, a series of statistics is displayed. On the left, an icon with five figures, one of which is highlighted in orange, accompanies the text "76.6% of Cleburne County adults struggle with basic math". Below this is the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo and website, "www.appli.org". To the right is a circular map highlighting Cleburne County in yellow and orange among surrounding counties, labeled Randolph, Clay, Calhoun, Etowah, and Carroll. Further statistics include "15.2% of Cleburne County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance", "13.2% of Cleburne County residents live in extreme poverty", and "5.9% of Cleburne County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing". Social media icons and a follow us prompt at “@APPLIOrg” are at the bottom right corner, together with a citation: "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020".

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

76.6%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

15,639

49.6%

50.4%

94.4%

3.1%

2.1%

0.2%

0.5%

0.1%

1.7%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

15.0%

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

26.5%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

13.2%

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

15.2%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

9.3%

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

5.9%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

17.8%

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

53.2%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

69.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

20.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.4%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.4%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.7%

Adults with COPD (2022):

12.0%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.1%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

21.4%

Colbert County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

61.4%

The image is an infographic with a white background. At the top, bold black text states “Appalachian Learning Initiative, Colbert County, Alabama, Population: 58,361.” Below this are two sections of data grouped around informative graphics. On the left, there is an icon of five human figures, with three of them shaded red. To the right, large red text reads, “61.4% of Colbert County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level.” Beneath, a circular map depicting parts of Alabama highlights Colbert County in red, while surrounding counties like Lauderdale, Franklin, Lawrence, Marion, and Winston are in yellow. To the right, various statistics display in large red text: “29% of Colbert County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level,” “8.4% of Colbert County residents lack health insurance,” and “17.9% of Colbert County adults haven’t completed high school.” The bottom left shows the APPLI logo, consisting of the acronym beneath a stylized ribbon, with accompanying text, “Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org.” At the bottom right, social media icons appear with the text, “Follow us @APPLIOrg.” The source is noted as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is a dark blue infographic from the Appalachian Learning Initiative about Colbert County, Alabama, highlighting various statistical facts. At the top, it features the text "Appalachian Learning Initiative Colbert County, Alabama Population: 58,361" in white. Below, on the left, is an illustration of five figures with one colored orange, representing 70.2% of Colbert County adults struggling with basic math. Next to this is a circular map depicting parts of Alabama, marking Colbert in red among neighboring counties. On the right side, there are statistical data points: 16.9% of residents live in extreme poverty, 15.9% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance, and 10.6% spend over 50% of their income on housing. At the bottom, there is the logo of APPLI, a small text noting data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020, and an invitation to follow APPLI on social media with icons for various platforms.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

70.2%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

58,361

48.0%

52.0%

80.3%

15.7%

3.7%

0.8%

0.7%

0.1%

2.4%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

12.6%

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

23.9%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

16.9%

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

15.9%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.4%

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

10.6%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

17.6%

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

59.9%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

25.8

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

18.2

HIV Prevalence (2022):

170.0

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

17.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

14.6%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

14.6%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.4%

Adults with COPD (2022):

9.3%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.9%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

17.3%

Coosa County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

75.0%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative, Coosa County, Alabama" with a population of 10,268. It features several statistics about the county. On the left, there is an icon with five stylized people, with one highlighted in a darker shade. Below this is the statistic: "75% of Coosa County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level". In the center is a map highlighting Coosa County and its neighboring counties. On the right, statistical data is listed: "25.3% of Coosa County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "18.8% of Coosa County adults haven’t completed high school." Additionally, "7.4% of Coosa County residents lack health insurance" is noted below the map. At the bottom left, the APPLI logo is displayed. The bottom right includes social media icons and the text "Follow us @APPLOrg". The source is noted as "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020".
The image is an informational graphic about Coosa County, Alabama, part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. It has a dark blue background with white text. At the top, the text states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Coosa County, Alabama Population: 10,268." Below, there are several statistics accompanied by icons and a small map. On the left, five figures illustrate that 81.8% of Coosa County adults struggle with basic math. In the center, there’s a circular map depicting part of Alabama, with labeled regions including Coosa, Chilton, Elmore, Shelby, Talladega, Clay, and Tallapoosa. On the right, text indicates that 13.6% of residents rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 11.6% live in extreme poverty. At the bottom left, "APPLI" is written above a series of lines forming a stylized graph. Below it says "Appalachian Learning Initiative" with their website, "www.appli.org". On the bottom right, "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020" is noted. The social media icons and handle "@APPLIOrg" are displayed below it.

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:

10,268

50.6%

49.4%

68.0%

28.7%

2.6%

0.2%

0.8%

0.2%

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):

25.3%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

11.6%

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

13.6%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.4%

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

3.1%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

15.8%

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

61.6%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

89.1

HIV Prevalence (2022):

267.4

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

18.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

18.1%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

18.1%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.6%

Adults with COPD (2022):

10.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.5%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

25.6%

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