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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

Martin County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

75.8%

The image presents statistical information about Martin County, Kentucky, under the title "Appalachian Learning Initiative." The population is noted as 10,928. The image includes various statistics: 75.8% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, represented with an icon of five figures, four in blue and one in gray. Additionally, 52.8% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 24% of adults haven't graduated high school, and 3.8% lack health insurance. A circular map highlights Martin County in green and shows surrounding counties in different colors. The bottom left features the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo. Social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube appear at the bottom right.
The image is an informative graphic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative focusing on Martin County, Kentucky. The background is a muted blue-gray color. The title is in large white text and reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Martin County, Kentucky Population: 10,928." Below the title, aligned to the left, is an infographic displaying figures as white icons, with one icon highlighted in red, indicating that 81.6% of Martin County adults struggle with basic math. To the right, bold red text states that 33.4% of Martin County residents live in extreme poverty. Adjacent to this statistic is a map of a region with various counties outlined and labeled, highlighting Martin County in red. Below this, another statistic in bold red text indicates that 32.5% of residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance, while 15.5% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing. The Appalachian Learning Initiative logo is at the bottom left, above a website link, "www.appli.org." Social media icons and the handle @APPLIORG are located in the bottom right. The source is cited as "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

81.6%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

10,928

56.3%

43.7%

89.7%

8.5%

3.5%

0.3%

0.4%

0.0%

1.1%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

26.4%

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

51.2%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

30.4%

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

19.4%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

11.0%

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

23.0%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

26.3%

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

42.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

140.9

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

103.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

29.1%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.0%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.0%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.3%

Adults with COPD (2022):

15.6%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

32.5%

McCreary County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

79.7%

The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in McCreary County, Kentucky. It highlights key statistics about the community. At the top, the title "Appalachian Learning Initiative McCreary County, Kentucky" is prominently displayed in large blue text, with a subtitle indicating the population is 17,050. Below, the infographic is divided into sections presenting different statistics. On the left, an icon of four people illustrates that 79.7% of McCreary County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. Nearby, a small pie chart shows a labeled map of the region including "McCreary" and neighboring counties. To the right, 45.9% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 24.9% of adults haven't graduated high school, displayed in bold. At the bottom, "2% of McCreary County residents lack health insurance" is noted. Below the statistics, there is a logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative with the text "APPLI" and a web address. The source is attributed to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020, and small icons invite users to follow on social media.
The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative McCreary County, Kentucky" with a population listed as 17,050. The background is gray, and the text is in white, red, and black. On the left, there is an icon of five people, with one highlighted in red, accompanied by the text "85.7% of McCreary County adults struggle to perform basic math." Below, "11.8% of McCreary County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing" is written in red. On the right, "29.2% of McCreary County residents live in extreme poverty" and "25.3% of McCreary County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance" are presented in red. At the center is a circular map showing McCreary and surrounding counties in various colors. At the bottom left, the APPLI logo is displayed, and to the right, social media icons are included for APPLI Org.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

85.7%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

17,050

54.8%

45.2%

90.8%

6.3%

2.5%

0.6%

0.7%

0.1%

1.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

22.9%

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

41.7%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

23.5%

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

31.1%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.4%

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

10.9%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

22.1%

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

52.6%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

183.6

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

25.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.0%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.0%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.2%

Adults with COPD (2022):

15.3%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.9%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

23.1%

Menifee County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

71.1%

The image provides statistics about Menifee County, Kentucky, highlighting educational and economic challenges. At the top, blue text states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Menifee County, Kentucky," and beneath this, "Population: 6,286" is noted. On the left, a blue graphic indicates "71.1% of Menifee County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level" accompanied by human icons. In the center is a colorful map of counties labeled with names such as Fleming, Bath, and Wolfe. To the right, blue text informs "35.5% of Menifee County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "21.3% of Menifee County adults haven't graduated high school." Below the map, "5.3% of Menifee County residents lack health insurance" is stated. The bottom left corner displays the logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative, a stylized bridge. Bottom right, there's a call to action to follow @APPLIORG on social media platforms, with respective icons for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The text at the bottom indicates data is from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Menifee County, Kentucky, with a population of 6,286. The background is a muted blue-gray. At the top, white text states the county name and population. Below, there is an illustration of five figures; four are in white, and one is in red, indicating 78.5%. Next to this, in large red text, it says, "78.5% of Menifee County adults struggle with basic math." To the right is a circular map with various counties in different colors, highlighting Menifee County in a central location. Beneath the map, several statistics are presented in large red text: "28.2% of Menifee County residents live in extreme poverty," "22.1% of Menifee County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," and "6.3% of Menifee County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." At the bottom left, there's a logo for APPLI, with colorful lines above the letters and "Appalachian Learning Initiative" underneath. Contact details, including social media icons and "@APPLIORG," are at the bottom right in white text.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

78.5%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

6,286

50.1%

49.9%

96.8%

1.1%

1.5%

0.2%

0.2%

0.1%

1.5%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

19.6%

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

38.1%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

26.9%

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

18.8%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.6%

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

10.6%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

21.5%

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

26.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

109.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

24.4%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.2%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.2%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.8%

Adults with COPD (2022):

14.4%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

25.5%

Metcalfe County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

70.5%

The image presents statistical data about Metcalfe County, Kentucky, from the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, in large blue text, it states the initiative's name and the county's population of 10,482. Below, three primary statistics are visually highlighted with figures and accompanying icons: 70.5% of adults read at or below an eighth-grade level, represented with three blue and one gray figure icons; 32.5% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level; and 14.5% of adults haven’t graduated high school. Additionally, 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. In the center, a small map outlines Metcalfe County and neighboring regions with varying colors that represent different counties. The bottom of the image includes the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo and information about data sourcing and social media contacts.
The image is an infographic about Metcalfe County, Kentucky, presented by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a muted gray. At the top, bold white text states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Metcalfe County, Kentucky Population: 10,482." Below, on the left, there are five stylized human figures with one colored red, representing 77.9% in red text of Metcalfe County adults struggling with basic math. In the center, a circular inset map highlights Metcalfe County and its surrounding counties, colored in varying shades with labels such as Hart, Green, Adair, Russell, and others. On the right, statistics in red text are displayed: 25.7% of residents live in extreme poverty, 17.6% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance. At the bottom left, the APPLI logo is displayed with the text "Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org." On the right, it instructs to follow them on social media with logos of platforms. The source noted at the bottom is from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

77.9%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

10,482

50.2%

49.8%

95.9%

1.8%

2.6%

0.5%

0.3%

0.0%

1.5%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

15.7%

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

32.2%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

24.0%

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

14.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.8%

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

9.1%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

18.7%

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

37.3%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

Suppressed

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

23.1%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.5%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.5%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.5%

Adults with COPD (2022):

12.5%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.5%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

20.2%

Monroe County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

72.1%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Monroe County, Kentucky." It provides demographic and socioeconomic statistics for Monroe County, with a population of 11,306. On the left side, a graphic shows five people icons, with four shaded in blue and one in gray. Below it, the text states "72.1% of Monroe County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." The center of the image features a circular map highlighting Monroe County in orange, surrounded by other counties in various colors. On the right side, three statistics are displayed: "35.8% of Monroe County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level," "5.5% of Monroe County residents lack health insurance," and "17.4% of Monroe County adults haven’t graduated high school." At the bottom left, there is the APPLI logo and the text "Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org." The bottom right includes social media icons with the text "Follow us @APPLIOrg." The source "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020" is noted below.
The image is an infographic with a gray background depicting statistics about Monroe County, Kentucky, related to the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Monroe County, Kentucky Population: 11,306.” Below the title, the infographic is divided into sections showing different statistics. On the left, a row of five stick figures illustrates that 80.3% of Monroe County adults struggle with basic math; four figures are white, and one is red, representing the percentage visually. In the center, a map highlights Monroe County and surrounding areas like Metcalfe, Adair, and Russell in various colors. To the right, in red text, is a statistic that states 22.2% of residents live in extreme poverty. Below the map, there is a statistic that 9% of Monroe County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing. To the right, another statistic in red text indicates 16.6% of residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance. At the bottom are contact details and social media icons for APPLI.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

80.3%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

11,306

50.0%

50.0%

95.6%

2.2%

4.6%

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

1.5%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

18.5%

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

32.9%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

20.9%

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

16.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.3%

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

22.8%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

18.6%

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

39.3%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

Suppressed

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

20.5%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

14.9%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

14.9%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.2%

Adults with COPD (2022):

11.7%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.3%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

24.3%

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