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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

Pike County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

71.4%

The image is an infographic displaying various statistics about Pike County, Kentucky, under the heading "Appalachian Learning Initiative." The total population is listed as 55,973. The left side shows three blue figures and one gray figure representing that 71.4% of adults in Pike County read at or below an 8th-grade level. In the center, there is a circular map highlighting Pike County and neighboring counties like Martin, Johnson, Floyd, Knott, and Letcher. The right side shows two main statistics: 37.9% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 18.4% of adults haven’t graduated high school. At the bottom left, there's a logo for APPLI with the full name “Appalachian Learning Initiative” and their website, www.appli.org. Social media icons are present, suggesting ways to follow APPLI online. The source of the data is the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is an infographic about Pike County, Kentucky, created by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. It has a light gray background with white and red text detailing various statistics. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Pike County, Kentucky," with the population listed as 55,973. Below, on the left, a five-figure icon represents that "77.6% of Pike County adults struggle with basic math," with one figure in red. To the right, a pie chart-style map shows Pike County and surrounding counties: Martin, Johnson, Floyd, Knott, and Letcher. Each county is colored differently. Key statistics include: "25% of Pike County residents live in extreme poverty," "20.2% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," and "12.7% spend at least 50% of their income on housing." Icons for social media platforms and text "Follow us @APPLIORG" are at the bottom right. The Appalachian Learning Initiative logo is at the bottom left, with the National Center for Education Statistics credit at the very bottom.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

77.6%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

55,973

49.4%

50.6%

97.5%

0.9%

1.3%

0.6%

0.2%

0.0%

0.9%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

19.3%

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

36.4%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

23.9%

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

18.9%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.2%

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

20.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

21.3%

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

57.3%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

94.2

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

57.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

23.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.6%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.9%

Adults with COPD (2022):

13.2%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

29.0%

Powell County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

72.5%

The image is an informational graphic labeled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Powell County, Kentucky." It features statistical data related to Powell County's population and socioeconomic conditions. At the top, the text states the county's population is 12,972. On the left, a blue icon with figures and the percentage "72.5%" highlights that this proportion of Powell County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. Below that, "5%" of residents lack health insurance is displayed next to a blue percentage icon. In the center, a colorful map outlines Powell County in red, surrounded by neighboring sections labeled with various county names: Bath, Rowan, Menifee, Morgan, Clark, Montgomery, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Wolfe, and others in yellow, green, blue, and orange. On the right side, the statistic "37.9%" represents residents earning below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Below, "16.9%" indicates the percentage of adults who have not graduated high school. At the bottom, the APPLI logo is present with the name "Appalachian Learning Initiative" and their website. Social media icons and the handle "@APPLIOorg" are listed, and the information is attributed to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is an informational graphic about Powell County, Kentucky, focusing on education and economic statistics. It includes a map displaying Powell County and surrounding areas in various colors, highlighting Powell in red. At the top, it states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Powell County, Kentucky" with the population noted as 12,972. Key statistics are displayed in bold red and black text with accompanying icons. On the left, figures indicate that 81.1% of Powell County adults struggle with basic math, represented with silhouettes, where one in five is highlighted in red. On the right, 21.7% of residents live in extreme poverty and 20.6% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance. At the bottom, 11.4% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. The Appalachian Learning Initiative logo is present at the bottom left, and social media icons are at the bottom right. The data source is stated as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

81.1%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

12,972

50.2%

49.8%

96.7%

1.3%

1.7%

0.3%

0.3%

0.0%

1.3%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

17.8%

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

33.2%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

21.1%

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

22.9%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.8%

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

26.8%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

19.1%

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

32.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

76.4

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

73.5

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

20.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

14.0%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

14.0%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.5%

Adults with COPD (2022):

11.1%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.6%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

22.8%

Pulaski County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

67.3%

The image is an infographic providing statistical data about Pulaski County in Kentucky, related to the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Pulaski County, Kentucky" with the population noted as 66,191. Below, several statistics are presented: 67.3% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, illustrated by colored icons of people; 33.3% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level; 14.7% of adults haven't graduated high school; and 6.7% lack health insurance. In the center, there is a colorful map of the region with different counties labeled, such as Pulaski, Lincoln, and Laurel, each in distinct colors like orange and yellow. At the bottom left, the APPLI logo and website are displayed. Social media icons with a handle indicate where to follow APPLI.
The image is an infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Pulaski County, Kentucky. The background is light gray, and at the top, large white text reads, "Appalachian Learning Initiative Pulaski County, Kentucky Population: 66,191." Below is a map highlighting counties in different colors with Pulaski County central in yellow. To the left is a graphic of five human figures, four white and one red, representing a statistic about adults struggling with basic math, accompanied by red and black text stating, "75.7% of Pulaski County adults struggle with basic math." Below, the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative and its website address, www.appli.org, are displayed. On the right, several statistics are listed: "20.3% of Pulaski County residents live in extreme poverty," "11.9% of Pulaski County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing," and "14.3% of Pulaski County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," all in red and black. The bottom right encourages following the initiative on social media @APPLIORG, with various social media icons. The image credits the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020, at the bottom.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

75.7%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

66,191

49.3%

50.7%

95.8%

1.4%

3.2%

0.9%

0.4%

0.0%

1.5%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

15.5%

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

33.1%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

21.4%

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

15.8%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.3%

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

23.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

18.6%

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

35.0%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

48.6

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

84.2

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

22.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

15.8%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

15.8%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.6%

Adults with COPD (2022):

13.2%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.0%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

20.0%

Regionwide

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

71.4%

The image features the silhouette of the state of Kentucky in dark blue, centered on a white background. Within this silhouette, a statistical graphic is displayed, illustrating four stylized human figures. Three figures are white, and one is a darker shade, visually representing a statistic. The text inside the silhouette reads, "Nearly 3 out of 4 adults living in Kentucky’s Appalachian counties read below an 8th Grade level." Above the silhouette, in bold blue letters, is the phrase "Appalachian Learning Initiative." Below the state outline, in large blue text, "APPLI is building solutions" is displayed. In the bottom left corner, the APPLI logo appears with a rainbow-like design above the letters, along with the text "Appalachian Learning Initiative" and "www.appli.org." On the bottom right, text reads "Follow us @APPLIORG:" followed by social media icons. At the very bottom, it credits the source as "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."
The image is a map of Kentucky highlighting various counties in different colors based on the percentage of Appalachian adults reading at or below an 8th-grade level. The map is accompanied by a color gradient scale on the left, ranging from red (82.3%) to green (54.2%). Counties are marked with names and colored to show the varying literacy rates. In the top-left, the text "Appalachian Learning Initiative" is displayed, and on the right, there is information about the reading levels. At the bottom, there is a logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative and the text "APPLI is building solutions." Social media icons and contact information for APPLI are displayed at the bottom-right. The source is noted as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image features a focus on educational statistics in Kentucky's Appalachian counties. The background is white with red accents. Positioned on the left is the large red text, "Appalachian Learning Initiative," indicating the initiative's focus. On the right, a red silhouette of Kentucky's outline displays a statistical graphic: five stylized figures, four in white and one in gray, symbolizing that nearly four out of five adults in these counties read below an 8th-grade level. Below this, additional text explains the statistic. At the bottom, a bold red statement reads, "APPLI is building solutions." The bottom-right features icons for social media apps, suggesting connectivity and outreach. On the bottom-left, there's a logo with "APPLI" and the full name "Appalachian Learning Initiative" accompanied by a website and the credit "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

78%

The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative," focusing on the "Percentage of Appalachian Adults in Kentucky Who Struggle to Perform Basic Math." It features a map of Kentucky with individual counties color-coded based on their percentage range. The color gradient on the left ranges from red at 62.9% to deep red at 85.9%. Each county is labeled with its name and corresponding color. The map indicates higher percentages in red counties, suggesting more difficulty in basic math skills. The bottom of the image reads "APPLI is building solutions" in large red text, with logos and contact information for the Appalachian Learning Initiative and a label stating data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020. Social media icons and a handle "@APPLIOrg" are present.
Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

1,161,736

50.3%

49.7%

95.8%

2.0%

2.1%

0.4%

0.3%

0.1%

1.4%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

19.5%

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

28.5%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

18.3%

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

16.1%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.6%

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

16.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

20.3%

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

38.2%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

83.2

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.2

HIV Prevalence (2022):

88.4

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

23.3%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

16.1%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

16.1%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.8%

Adults with COPD (2022):

13.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

10.2%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

24.0%

Robertson County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

68.3%

The image is an infographic highlighting educational and economic statistics of Robertson County, Kentucky. At the top, it reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Robertson County, Kentucky Population: 2,313" in bold, blue font. Below this title, the graphic presents several statistics accompanied by icons and a map. On the left, a blue and gray icon of five people illustrates the statistic "68.3% of Robertson County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level" using large blue text. In the center, a circle displays a map highlighting Robertson County in red, with adjacent counties in different colors. To the right, in large blue text, it states "42.8% of Robertson County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" and "15.1% of Robertson County adults haven't graduated high school". At the bottom middle section of the image, "4.1% of Robertson County residents lack health insurance" is written. The bottom left corner features the logo and name "APPLI Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org." At the bottom right, it states "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020" and invites viewers to follow "@APPLlOrg" using various social media icons.
The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Robertson County, Kentucky," with a population of 2,161. It's set on a gray background. In the top-left corner, there is a row of five silhouettes, four white and one red, representing that 73.6% of Robertson County adults struggle with basic math. Below this, red text highlights the percentage. The center-right features a circular map highlighting Robertson County and surrounding areas, like Lewis and Fleming, with distinct colors for each county. To the right, statistics in red state that 27.4% of Robertson County residents live in extreme poverty, 23.8% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 15.2% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. The bottom-left corner displays the APPLI logo and website, while the bottom-right corner encourages following the organization on various social media platforms. The source at the bottom is the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

73.6%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

2,313

50.1%

49.9%

96.2%

1.2%

1.9%

0.1%

0.4%

0.0%

2.2%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

15.9%

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

34.0%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

22.0%

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

26.7%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.8%

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

14.6%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

18.3%

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

30.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

Suppressed

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

23.0%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

17.4%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

17.4%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.8%

Adults with COPD (2022):

14.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

11.4%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

16.6%

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