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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

Harlan County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

74.8%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Harlan County, Kentucky," highlighting various statistics about Harlan County. It includes a population count of 25,324. To the left is an icon of five stylized human figures, four in blue and one in gray, with text stating "74.8% of Harlan County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level." Beneath this is a pie chart showing a map of counties, with Harlan County labeled and colored in dark red, surrounded by neighboring counties in lighter shades. To the right of the map, text indicates "42.3% of Harlan County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "20.9% of Harlan County adults haven't graduated high school." Below these, another statistic notes "4.7% of Harlan County residents lack health insurance." The bottom of the image features the Appalachian Learning Initiative's logo, contact details, copyright, and social media icons.
The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Harlan County, Kentucky" with a stated population of 25,324. The background is a muted gray, and the infographic contains several statistics highlighted in bold red text. On the top left, five human figures are depicted, with four in white and one in red, representing that "79% of Harlan County adults struggle with basic math." A circular map of the region is centered, with areas labeled such as Knox, Bell, Clay, Leslie, Perry, and Harlan. To the right, two identical statistics indicate "27.2% of Harlan County residents live in extreme poverty" and "27.2% of Harlan County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance." Below the map, it states, "9.5% of Harlan County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." At the bottom left is the Appalachian Learning Initiative's logo, and social media icons appear in the bottom right corner. The source is noted as "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

79.0%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

25,324

48.1%

51.9%

95.9%

2.0%

1.2%

0.5%

0.3%

0.1%

1.2%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

23.1%

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

45.1%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

30.0%

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

27.2%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.1%

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

17.7%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

24.1%

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

37.1%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

50.7

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

56.1

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

27.2%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.9%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.9%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.7%

Adults with COPD (2022):

16.3%

Adults with CHD (2022):

11.2%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

27.7%

Hart County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

73.9%

The image is an infographic providing statistical information about Hart County, Kentucky, from the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is white with blue and black text and symbols. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Hart County, Kentucky" with the population listed as 19,724. On the left, there are blue icons of four people, with one in gray, followed by "73.9% of Hart County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." A circular map in the center highlights Hart County and surrounding areas labeled Edmonson, Green, Metcalfe, Monroe, Barren, and Adair in different colors. On the right, it states "35.8% of Hart County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "20.1% of Hart County adults haven’t graduated high school." Below the map, it reads, "10.1% of Hart County residents lack health insurance." A logo for APPLI appears at the bottom left, with icons for social media platforms on the right, and the text "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."
The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Hart County, Kentucky. It has a light gray background with white, red, and black text. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Hart County, Kentucky Population: 19,724" in white text. Below, there are five white and red figures, indicating that 80.9% of Hart County adults struggle with basic math. On the upper right, in red text, it states that 21.2% of residents live in extreme poverty. Below this, another statistic in red text states that 16.6% of residents rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance. Lower on the image, a red figure notes that 10.9% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing. In the center, there's a circular map highlighting Hart County in red, surrounded by neighboring counties in lighter hues. The bottom left features the APPLI logo and website, while the bottom right shows icons for social media platforms. This information source is credited as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

80.9%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

19,724

49.6%

50.4%

93.3%

4.2%

2.2%

0.5%

0.3%

0.1%

1.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

20.6%

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

37.0%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

22.6%

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

17.2%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.1%

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

14.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

18.2%

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

31.1%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

67.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

24.3%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

16.4%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

16.4%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

14.1%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.0%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

20.3%

Jackson County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

76.2%

The image is an infographic for the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Jackson County, Kentucky, with a population of 13,104. It presents several statistics about the county. On the left, five icons of people are shown, with four in blue and one in gray, signifying that 76.2% of Jackson County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. Below this, it states that 5.2% of residents lack health insurance. In the center, there is a circular map highlighting Jackson County in red, surrounded by neighboring counties in different colors. On the right side, it emphasizes that 35.8% of Jackson County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 27.5% of adults haven’t graduated high school. The bottom of the image includes a logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative with their website, and social media icons are shown with a prompt to follow @APPLiorg. The source is cited as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image presents statistical information about Jackson County, Kentucky, concerning basic math proficiency, reliance on SNAP, income spent on housing, and poverty levels. At the top, white text on a gray background reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Jackson County, Kentucky Population: 13,104." Below this is a graphic with white and red human figures indicating 83.3% of adults struggle with basic math. In the center is a map highlighting Jackson County in red, surrounded by other counties in various colors such as green, yellow, and orange. To the right, red text states 29.3% rely on SNAP, and 23% live in extreme poverty. At the bottom left, a logo with "APPLI" is displayed alongside web and social media addresses. Small text attributes statistics to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

83.3%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

13,104

49.9%

50.1%

97.9%

0.7%

1.3%

0.2%

0.2%

0.1%

0.9%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

27.2%

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

34.9%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

22.6%

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

27.9%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.7%

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

16.1%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

20.1%

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

36.6%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

77.1

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

157.1

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

28.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.2%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.2%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.4%

Adults with COPD (2022):

16.7%

Adults with CHD (2022):

11.1%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

24.1%

Johnson County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

64.8%

The image showcases demographic statistics focused on Johnson County, Kentucky, provided by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The population is noted as 22,116. A top-left graphic shows four human icons with two in blue and two in gray, symbolizing that 64.8% of adults read at or below an eighth-grade level. Below this is the percentage of county residents without health insurance at 6.3%. On the right side, statistics indicate that 39.5% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 17.3% of adults have not graduated high school. A central circular map illustrates the geographic context, displaying Johnson County and surrounding areas, each colored differently. At the bottom is the "APPLI" logo, with a call to follow their social media. The data source is cited as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is an infographic focused on Johnson County, Kentucky, part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a muted gray color. In large white text at the top, the image title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Johnson County, Kentucky." Below is "Population: 22,116." On the left side, there is a graphic of five figures, with four white and one red, symbolizing that 71.9% of adults in the county struggle with basic math. Adjacent text highlights statistics about Johnson County residents: 23.7% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, 12.1% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, and 23.4% live in extreme poverty. In the center is a circular map segment showing Johnson and surrounding counties in different colors. At the bottom left, the APPLI logo appears, while on the bottom right, social media icons suggest following @APPLIOrg.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

71.9%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

22,116

49.4%

50.6%

97.5%

0.5%

1.0%

0.7%

0.2%

0.0%

1.1%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

16.7%

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

38.6%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

21.4%

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

22.6%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.4%

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

16.2%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

20.3%

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

54.2%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

68.8

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

25.7%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

16.3%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

16.3%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.2%

Adults with COPD (2022):

14.5%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.3%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

25.3%

Knott County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

72.4%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative, Knott County, Kentucky." It provides statistical data about the county, emphasizing educational and economic challenges. At the top, the text states the county's population as 13,659. Below, there is a map highlighting Knott County and neighboring areas. On the left, a graphic shows four figures, with three shaded in blue, indicating that 72.4% of Knott County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level. Another section notes that 2% of residents lack health insurance. On the right, in blue text, it states 39.7% of residents live below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level and 25.1% of adults haven't graduated high school. The logo for APPLI is at the bottom left, and social media icons with a handle are at the bottom right. The data is attributed to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is an infographic detailing statistics about Knott County, Kentucky, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a grayish-blue color, with text and graphics overlaid. The top section features bold white text stating the initiative's name and the county's population, 13,659. The left side shows five human figures, four in white and one in red, illustrating that 77.4% of Knott County adults struggle with basic math. Below this, the APPLI logo is depicted as a multicolored arc above the organization's name, "Appalachian Learning Initiative." The right section contains three statistics: 27.4% of residents rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, 25.9% live in extreme poverty, and 10.1% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. A map highlighting Knott and surrounding counties in various colors is centrally placed. Social media icons and text urge viewers to follow @APPLIOrg. A citation at the bottom notes the source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

77.4%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

13,659

49.9%

50.1%

97.4%

1.1%

1.0%

0.2%

0.2%

0.0%

0.9%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

25.9%

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

41.7%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

27.7%

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

28.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.8%

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

19.5%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

22.5%

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

45.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

115.3

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

Suppressed

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

25.3%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.8%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.8%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.7%

Adults with COPD (2022):

16.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

11.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

27.6%

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