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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

Letcher County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

72.3%

The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Letcher County, Kentucky, with a population of 20,423. At the top, there is bold blue text displaying the organization's name and location. Below, in the center, is a circular map highlighting Letcher County in yellow with neighboring counties depicted in different colors: Leslie (red), Perry (yellow), Harlan (red), Knott (yellow), Pike (orange), Floyd (orange), and Breathitt (orange). To the left of the map, there is a statistic with four blue human icons and one gray icon, indicating that 72.3% of Letcher County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. To the right, various statistics display percentages related to residents' socioeconomic conditions: 41.4% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 3.8% lack health insurance, and 20.4% haven't graduated high school. The logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative, showing a stylized mountain range, is placed at the bottom left. Social media icons and contact information for the organization are on the bottom right.
The image presents statistical information about Letcher County, Kentucky, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is gray. At the top, the title reads, "Appalachian Learning Initiative Letcher County, Kentucky," followed by "Population: 20,423." An infographic illustrates various statistics: "78.2% of Letcher County adults struggle with basic math," with icons of five individuals, one highlighted in red. A map on the left shows several counties in Kentucky, with Letcher County highlighted. Other statistics include "26.8% of Letcher County residents live in extreme poverty," "26.7% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," and "6.9% spend at least 50% of their income on housing." The bottom features the APPLI logo, an invitation to follow on social media, and a note crediting data to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

78.2%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

20,423

49.1%

50.9%

97.7%

0.8%

0.8%

0.4%

0.2%

0.0%

0.9%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

21.3%

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

41.9%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

29.0%

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

29.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.4%

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

17.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

23.7%

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

50.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

105.3

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

61.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

20.1%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

16.0%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

16.0%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.6%

Adults with COPD (2022):

12.6%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.3%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

31.2%

Lewis County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

74.7%

The image is an infographic for the Appalachian Learning Initiative focusing on Lewis County, Kentucky. It presents several statistics about the county's population of 12,973. The graphic's background is white with blue and black text. Key information is highlighted using icons and colors. On the left, a blue statistic shows "74.7%" with four human figure icons: three in blue and one in gray, indicating that 74.7% of Lewis County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. At the center, a circular map highlights Lewis County in red with surrounding areas in various colors, including Fleming (yellow), Greenup (green), Carter (orange), and Elliott (red). Below the map, a statistic shows "5.5%" in blue, indicating that 5.5% of residents lack health insurance. To the right, two other statistics are displayed: "40.8%" in blue text, representing the percentage of residents earning below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and "19%" in blue text, indicating that 19% of adults haven't graduated high school. At the bottom, the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative is positioned to the left, accompanied by their website. The source of the statistics, "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020," is noted. On the right bottom corner, there are social media icons, accompanied by the handle "@APPLIOrg".
The image is a detailed infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Lewis County, Kentucky." The background is a muted gray. At the top, the population is noted as 12,973. Below this, there is a series of statistics presented alongside corresponding icons and a map of Kentucky counties. On the left, an icon of five people highlights that 80.8% of Lewis County adults struggle with basic math. To the right, the statistic "22.6% of residents live in extreme poverty" is displayed in bold red text. Below, "22.2% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance" is similarly highlighted. Another statistic notes that 7% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing. In the center, an inset map shows Lewis and surrounding counties, each in different colors. At the bottom left, there is the logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) and a website link. Social media icons appear on the bottom right for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The source "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020" is noted.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

80.8%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

12,973

50.0%

50.0%

97.7%

0.6%

0.9%

0.1%

0.4%

0.0%

1.2%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

20.7%

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

45.3%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

26.6%

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

24.1%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.2%

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

9.2%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

21.2%

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

36.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

73.3

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

25.8%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

15.7%

Adults with CHD (2022):

11.4%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

20.8%

Lincoln County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

73.9%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative," focusing on Lincoln County, Kentucky, with a population of 24,776. The top section includes the title and population data in blue text. Central to the image is a colorful map highlighting Lincoln County and surrounding areas in Kentucky, with Lincoln in dark orange. Surrounding counties are marked in various colors like green, red, and yellow, with names such as Madison, Garrard, and Casey. On the left, blue icons of people are shown next to "73.9% of Lincoln County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." On the right, blue text lists statistics: "31.1% of Lincoln County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level," and "17.8% of Lincoln County adults haven’t graduated high school." Below, "5.6% of Lincoln County residents lack health insurance" is noted. The bottom left includes the APPLI logo with "Appalachian Learning Initiative" beneath it. In the bottom right corner, social media icons and the handle "@APPLIOrg" are displayed. The image source is credited to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image provides statistical data regarding Lincoln County, Kentucky, emphasizing various socio-economic challenges. The background is gray. At the top, white text reads, "Appalachian Learning Initiative Lincoln County, Kentucky Population: 24,776." Below, four white and one red stylized human figures illustrate that 82.6% of Lincoln County adults struggle with basic math. Next to this is a circle containing a colorful, labeled map of nearby counties, with Lincoln County prominently highlighted in red. To the right, bold red text indicates 18.5% of residents live in extreme poverty, 17.1% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 9.3% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. The APPLI logo is at the bottom, with social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

82.6%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

24,776

49.1%

50.9%

95.3%

2.3%

2.3%

0.3%

0.3%

0.0%

1.7%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

17.9%

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

30.1%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

17.4%

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

16.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.1%

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

15.4%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

16.2%

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

37.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

69.8

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

34.7

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

20.4%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.3%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.3%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.6%

Adults with COPD (2022):

12.8%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.5%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

17.7%

Madison County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

54.2%

The image presents a set of statistics related to Madison County, Kentucky, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, large blue text reads "Madison County, Kentucky, Population: 96,735." The image is divided into several sections, each with a statistic accompanied by an icon or graphic. On the left, there are five human icons, three blue and two gray, indicating that 54.2% of adults in the county read at or below an 8th-grade level. On the right, three different percentages are highlighted: 26.8% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 7.3% of adults haven't graduated high school, and 5.6% lack health insurance. In the center, a colorful map shows Madison and surrounding counties with distinct color blocks and labels. At the bottom, the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo appears alongside contact information and reference to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image presents statistical information about Madison County, Kentucky, under the header "Appalachian Learning Initiative." It includes the county's population of 96,735. On the left, an infographic depicts human figures with 62.9% highlighted in red, representing adults struggling with basic math. A circular map on the center-left highlights Madison in yellow among several counties. To the right, highlighted texts indicate 15.3% of residents live in extreme poverty, 10.5% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, and 9.7% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance. The logos and social media icons for the Appalachian Learning Initiative appear at the bottom.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

62.9%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

96,735

48.9%

51.1%

91.3%

4.5%

3.6%

1.2%

0.4%

0.1%

2.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

7.8%

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

26.5%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

15.2%

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

13.0%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

4.6%

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

20.4%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

14.5%

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

36.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

31.1

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

7.4

HIV Prevalence (2022):

103.6

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

16.4%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

11.3%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

11.3%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

8.6%

Adults with CHD (2022):

6.8%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

15.4%

Magoffin County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

72.7%

The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative focused on Magoffin County, Kentucky. The background is white with bold blue text at the top stating, "Appalachian Learning Initiative Magoffin County, Kentucky Population: 11,228." Below, there are statistics presented with icons and text. On the left, a row of five blue and gray human figures accompanies the statistic "72.7% of Magoffin County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." A circular map in the center shows Magoffin County and surrounding counties in various colors. Below the map, it states "8.3% of Magoffin County residents lack health insurance." On the right are more statistics: "51.2% of Magoffin County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level," and "22.2% of Magoffin County adults haven’t graduated high school." At the bottom left is a logo with a stylized bridge and the text "APPLI Appalachian Learning Initiative" with a website URL. The bottom right shows social media icons with the text "Follow us @APPLIORG."
The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Magoffin County, Kentucky, with a population of 11,228. It has a grey background with bold white text across the top, highlighting the initiative and the county's population. On the left, there is a graphic representation of five figures, with three white and two red figures. Below it, bold red text states "76.2% of Magoffin County adults struggle with basic math." In the center, there's a circular map highlighting counties in various colors, such as red, yellow, and orange, showing the surrounding areas around Magoffin County. To the right, the text notes critical statistics in red and black, stating "35.1% of Magoffin County residents live in extreme poverty" and "34.5% of Magoffin County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance." Below the map, in smaller red text, "10.2% of Magoffin County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing" is written. At the bottom left is the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative with the website link "www.appli.org", and at the bottom right are social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, with the text "Follow us @APPLIOrg". The National Center for Education Statistics, 2020, is also credited.

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:

11,228

50.1%

49.9%

98.0%

0.4%

0.6%

0.2%

0.4%

0.0%

0.9%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

21.7%

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

50.4%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

33.7%

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

31.5%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.9%

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

16.1%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

22.9%

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

31.3%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

62.6

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

27.7%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

18.6%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

18.6%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.3%

Adults with COPD (2022):

17.0%

Adults with CHD (2022):

11.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

31.4%

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