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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

Kentucky

Montgomery County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

64.9%

The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Montgomery County, Kentucky, highlighting various statistics. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Montgomery County, Kentucky" with the population noted as 28,527. Below, there are four main statistics displayed with icons and percentages. On the left, a graphic of people and the text state that 64.9% of Montgomery County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. A colorful map beside them indicates the county's geographical context. To the right, it states that 24.9% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Additionally, 14.4% of adults haven't graduated high school, and 8% lack health insurance. At the bottom left, the APPLI logo and web address are shown. At the bottom right, social media icons encourage following @APPLIOrg. The source of the statistics is the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image presents statistical information about Montgomery County, Kentucky, related to the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is light grey. At the top, bold white text reads “Appalachian Learning Initiative Montgomery County, Kentucky Population: 28,527." Below the text, there are visuals and data points. To the left, five silhouettes of people are displayed, four in white and one in red, illustrating a statistical representation. Below this is the text “74.8% of Montgomery County adults struggle with basic math” in large red and black font. To the right, various statistics are presented: “17.4% of Montgomery County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance.” “14.4% of Montgomery County residents live in extreme poverty.” “9.3% of Montgomery County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing.” In the center is a circular map highlighting Montgomery County in orange, surrounded by other counties in various colors, labeled with names such as Bath, Rowan, and Powell. At the bottom left corner, the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) logo is displayed with text beneath it. Bottom right corner shows social media icons and the text encouraging to follow @APPLIOrg.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

74.8%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

28,527

49.1%

50.9%

94.9%

2.7%

3.6%

0.5%

0.4%

0.1%

1.5%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

14.4%

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

26.9%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

16.4%

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

19.7%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.7%

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

17.5%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

17.0%

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

33.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

77.6

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

101.1

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

21.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

14.1%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

14.1%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.8%

Adults with COPD (2022):

12.0%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.6%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

20.9%

Morgan County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

71.2%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Morgan County, Kentucky" with a reported population of 14,283. It presents several statistics about Morgan County. On the left, there are five human icons, with four in blue and one in gray, followed by the text "71.2% of Morgan County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." Below this is a circular map of Kentucky counties, highlighting Morgan in red among neighboring counties labeled in various colors. To the bottom left, the text reads "8.7% of Morgan County residents lack health insurance." On the right, "33.2% of Morgan County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level," and below, "18.7% of Morgan County adults haven’t graduated high school." At the bottom left is the logo of "APPLI" with its website mentioned. The bottom right corner features the social media symbols and the handle "@APPLIORg." The infographic cites the "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."
The image is an infographic focused on Morgan County, Kentucky, highlighting statistical information regarding its population and social challenges. The top section contains text identifying the Appalachian Learning Initiative with Morgan County's population listed as 14,283. Below, there are several statistics: 76.7% of adults struggle with basic math, depicted with five human icons where one is highlighted in red. To the right, a circular map displays various counties in different colors, including Morgan in yellow. Additional statistics include 18.4% relying on SNAP for nutrition assistance, 18.2% living in extreme poverty, and 9.5% spending at least 50% of their income on housing. The bottom left features the APPLI logo, a stylized bridge over the organization name. Social media icons and contact information are at the bottom right.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

76.7%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

14,283

58.1%

41.9%

92.2%

5.0%

3.4%

1.0%

0.3%

0.1%

1.4%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

22.1%

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

34.8%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

20.4%

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

20.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

9.2%

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

17.4%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

19.2%

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

36.2%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

56.4

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

23.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

14.6%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

14.6%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.6%

Adults with COPD (2022):

12.5%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.1%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

26.1%

Nicholas County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

73.5%

The image presents an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative for Nicholas County, Kentucky, which has a population of 7,686. The top section showcases the title in large blue text. Below, a visual representation features statistics using icons and percentages in blue and gray. On the left, five icons of people with a statistic indicating that 73.5% of Nicholas County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. A circular map of a portion of Kentucky highlights counties such as Nicholas, Bath, Fleming, and others. Statistics around the map note 5.2% of residents lack health insurance, 26.7% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 14.6% haven't graduated high school. The bottom of the image displays the APPLI logo and a note stating the source as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020, alongside social media icons with a handle.
The image provides statistical information about Nicholas County, Kentucky, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a muted gray, with text and graphics in white, black, red, and other colors for emphasis. At the top, the title appears in large white letters: "Appalachian Learning Initiative Nicholas County, Kentucky" followed by "Population: 7,686." Below, the image is divided into several sections. On the left, a red figure beside four white figures indicates that 82.8% of the county's adults struggle with basic math. In the center, a map outlines several counties. Nicholas County is highlighted in red among others labeled in various colors. On the right, statistics are listed: 18.5% in extreme poverty, 11.5% spending 50% of income on housing, and 15.3% relying on SNAP. The bottom left features the APPLI logo, and to the right, social media icons direct viewers to @APPLIrOrg.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

82.8%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

7,686

50.3%

49.7%

97.7%

1.0%

2.6%

0.3%

0.2%

0.0%

0.9%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

17.8%

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

27.8%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

16.2%

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

16.3%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.1%

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

17.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

17.2%

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

37.4%

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):

21.8%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

14.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

14.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.5%

Adults with COPD (2022):

12.4%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.2%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

22.5%

Owsley County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

76.6%

The image is an infographic from the Appalachian Learning Initiative focusing on Owsley County, Kentucky. The title at the top reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Owsley County, Kentucky Population: 4,001." Below are several statistics presented in bold text with associated icons and a map. On the left, an icon of five people with four in blue and one in gray represents the statistic "76.6% of Owsley County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." Below this is a circular map highlighting Owsley County and its surrounding counties in different colors. The center of the map marks Owsley County. To the right, additional statistics state "39.7% of Owsley County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "25.4% of Owsley County adults haven't graduated high school." Another statistic shows that "6.3% of Owsley County residents lack health insurance." The bottom section displays the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative with text directing to their website "www.appli.org" and a line crediting the "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020." Social media icons follow a directive to "Follow us @APPLIOrg."
The image is a rectangular infographic with a gray background, presenting statistics for Owsley County, Kentucky, under the "Appalachian Learning Initiative" banner. The top section displays the title "Appalachian Learning Initiative" followed by "Owsley County, Kentucky" with the population noted as "4,001." In the center, there's a circular map highlighting Owsley County in red among surrounding regions. The left section features an icon of five people, four in white and one in red, alongside the statistic "80.3% of Owsley County adults struggle with basic math." Below this is the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. On the right, three statistics are featured prominently in red: "28.9% of residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," "24.9% of residents live in extreme poverty," and "9% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." Social media icons and a handle "@APPLIORG" are included at the bottom right, with a footnote crediting the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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:

4,001

49.3%

50.7%

97.3%

1.0%

1.7%

0.1%

0.3%

0.0%

1.2%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

27.6%

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

38.1%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

28.8%

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

32.0%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.5%

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

12.2%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

25.2%

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

29.8%

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):

24.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.0%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.0%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.7%

Adults with COPD (2022):

14.7%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

32.4%

Perry County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

68.6%

The image is an informational graphic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Perry County, Kentucky, with a population of 27,133. It prominently features statistics about the county. On the left, there are four silhouettes, three in blue and one in gray, accompanied by the text "68.6% of Perry County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." The center of the image contains a map highlighting Perry County and the surrounding counties in various colors. To the right are additional statistics in bold: "37.8% of Perry County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "19.9% of Perry County adults haven't graduated high school." Below the map, there is the statistic "3% of Perry County residents lack health insurance." At the bottom left is the APPLI (Appalachian Learning Initiative) logo. Social media icons are located at the bottom right under the text "Follow us @APPLIOrg:". The source of the statistics, "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020," is also noted at the bottom.
The image is an informative graphic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Perry County, Kentucky. It features a gray background with white and red text. At the top, the heading reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Perry County, Kentucky Population: 27,133" in white text. Below, on the left, there is a stylized graphic of five figures, where four are white and one is red, accompanied by the text "74.8% of Perry County adults struggle with basic math." Beneath this, the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) is shown with an internet URL. In the center of the image, there is a map highlighting different counties with color coding: red for Perry and other varying shades of orange and red for neighboring counties. On the right of the map, statistics are presented with red numerical values: "26.2% of Perry County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance" and "25.5% of Perry County residents live in extreme poverty." At the bottom, the statistic "8.3% of Perry County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing" is displayed. Social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube are shown with a note to "Follow us @APPILOrg". The source is noted as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

74.8%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

27,133

49.7%

50.3%

96.0%

1.7%

1.0%

0.8%

0.2%

0.0%

1.2%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

19.8%

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

36.3%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

23.8%

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

25.0%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.3%

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

16.0%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

21.4%

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

54.2%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

87.7

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

118.0

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

21.7%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.4%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.4%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.0%

Adults with COPD (2022):

13.1%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

31.3%

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