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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

Wolfe County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

82.3%

The image presents statistical data about Wolfe County, Kentucky, provided by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, the headline reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Wolfe County, Kentucky," followed by "Population: 6,282." Below, there are four statistics depicted with icons and text. On the left, a series of five human figures illustrate that 82.3% of Wolfe County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. On the right, it is stated that 54.9% of Wolfe County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 33% of adults have not graduated high school. At the bottom, the text indicates that 2.3% of residents lack health insurance. A centrally located map highlights Wolfe County and its neighboring areas. The Appalachian Learning Initiative logo, featuring a mountain design, appears at the bottom left along with their website link. Social media icons for various platforms, preceded by the handle "@APPLlOrg," are placed bottom right. The source is credited to the "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."
The image is an infographic on a gray background highlighting statistics about Wolfe County, Kentucky, by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, the main text reads, "Appalachian Learning Initiative Wolfe County, Kentucky Population: 6,282." Below this, several statistics are presented. On the left, there are five human icons; four are white, and one is red, illustrating "85.7% of Wolfe County adults struggle with basic math." In the center is a circular map displaying surrounding counties in various colors, with Wolfe County highlighted. The right side presents additional statistics: "38.1% of Wolfe County residents live in extreme poverty," and "34.7% of Wolfe County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance." Below the map, "11.6% of Wolfe County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing" is noted. At the bottom left, the logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative is accompanied by their website. The bottom right shows social media icons and a handle. The source is given as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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:

6,282

49.2%

50.8%

97.8%

0.5%

1.3%

0.2%

0.5%

0.0%

1.0%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

34.7%

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

54.9%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

36.8%

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

36.0%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

8.6%

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

13.2%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

27.3%

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

21.8%

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):

30.4%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

20.2%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

20.2%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

13.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

19.4%

Adults with CHD (2022):

13.1%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

35.6%

Allegany County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

62.1%

The image is an infographic from the Appalachian Learning Initiative about Allegany County, Maryland, which has a population of 67,273. The top section features the title in bold, black text. Below the title is a demographic statistic represented with red and yellow human icons, indicating that 62.1% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. To the right, additional statistics are highlighted with percentages: 28.3% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 22% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 4.1% lack health insurance. The center of the image displays a circular map segment showing Allegany County in red, surrounded by other counties in yellow and green. The bottom includes the Appalachian Learning Initiative’s logo and social media icons, along with a source citation from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is an infographic with a yellow background, providing statistical insights about Allegany County, Maryland, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, black text highlights the initiative and the county's population of 67,273. Below, on the left, there are four stylized human figures, with one in dark gray, symbolizing a statistic; alongside is the text "73.7% of Allegany County adults struggle with basic math." Above this, a prominent circle map highlights Allegany County in red, adjacent to "Garrett" in a different color. On the right side, two percentages and descriptions are provided: "17.2% of Allegany County residents live in extreme poverty" and "10.1% of Allegany County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." Below the map, another statistic is featured: "10% of Allegany County adults haven't graduated high school." The Appalachian Learning Initiative logo appears at the bottom left, with the website "www.appli.org". Social media icons and a prompt to follow @APPLIOrg are at the bottom, with a note stating "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

73.7%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

67,273

52.4%

47.6%

88.0%

7.9%

2.1%

1.2%

0.3%

0.1%

2.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

9.3%

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

28.4%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

16.8%

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

19.1%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.8%

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

17.7%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

17.3%

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

21.4%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

56.5

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

300.6

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

15.0%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

13.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

13.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

9.1%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.5%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

18.9%

Garrett County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

60.8%

The image is an infographic detailing statistics about Garrett County, Maryland, provided by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is white, with black text and various graphical elements. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Garrett County, Maryland" followed by "Population: 28,423." Below this, there are four red and yellow human icons and large red text "60.8%," indicating that this percentage of Garrett County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. Adjacent to these icons, a map outlines Garrett County, colored in yellow, and neighboring Allegany County in red. On the right, in red text, it states "11.5%" of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, "7.5%" rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance, and "3.7%" lack health insurance. The bottom of the image features a logo labeled "APPLI" above a horizontal rainbow-like design, with contact information for the organization. The image source is attributed to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image provides statistical information about Garrett County, Maryland, presented by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is yellow with bold black text. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Garrett County, Maryland" with the population listed as 28,423. A graphic on the left shows five figures, four in light gray and one in dark gray, indicating that 73.2% of adults struggle with basic math. Below is a map outline of Garrett County in red, labeled "Garrett," next to "Alleg," in white. On the right, statistics highlight various issues: 10.4% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing, 7% live in extreme poverty, and 6.1% haven’t graduated high school. At the bottom, there is a triangular logo labeled "APPLI" and text indicating it is from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020. Social media icons appear, inviting viewers to follow "@APPLIOrg."

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

73.2%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

28,423

49.9%

50.1%

96.8%

1.2%

1.5%

0.5%

0.3%

0.0%

1.1%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

6.5%

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

23.3%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

11.4%

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

16.5%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

5.8%

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

11.4%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

11.2%

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

40.4%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

46.6

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

63.8

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

15.9%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

13.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

13.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

8.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.8%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

18.2%

Regionwide

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

60.9%

The image features a red silhouette of Maryland with an overlay of five human figures at the top, three in white and two in yellow. Large black text in the center reads "3 out of 5," with smaller text indicating the context of adult literacy levels in Maryland’s Appalachian counties. At the top, the text says "Appalachian Learning Initiative." At the bottom, there is a logo for APPLI with the text "APPLI is building solutions" and social media icons alongside their handle "@APPLIOorg." The source of the statistics is noted as the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.
The image is a map graphic illustrating the literacy levels of Appalachian adults in Maryland. It highlights three counties: Allegany, Garrett, and Washington. Each county is colored differently to indicate literacy rates: Allegany in red (62.1%), Garrett in yellow (60.8%), and Washington in green (59.7%). A shaded color scale on the left moves from red to green, correlated with the percentages. The map also shows parts of neighboring states and is marked with text indicating the placement of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Above the map, bold text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative" alongside details about the reading levels. Below the map, the phrase "APPLI is building solutions" is emphasized. The bottom section includes "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020" and social media icons next to the text "Follow us @APPLlOrg," with the organization's logo on the left.
The image features an informational graphic presented by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. In the center, there is a bold, stylized yellow silhouette of the state of Maryland. At the top, five figures are depicted side by side above the map, with four in white and one in gray, illustrating a statistical point. Large black text over the Maryland map reads, "Nearly 3 out of 4 adults living in Maryland’s Appalachian counties struggle with basic math." Below this, bold text states, "APPLI is building solutions." The logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative is displayed at the bottom left, featuring a stylized mountain range and the acronym "APPLI." Social media icons are situated in the bottom-right corner, alongside the handle "@APPLIOrg." The background is light gray throughout.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

72.3%

The image is a statistical map illustrating the percentage of Appalachian adults in Maryland who struggle with basic math. The title "Appalachian Learning Initiative" is prominently displayed in the upper left. Beside it, on the right, is the subtitle "Percentage of Appalachian Adults in Maryland Who Struggle with Basic Math." A map shows three Maryland counties: Allegany, Garrett, and Washington, each color-coded with varying shades of red to green indicating the percentage of adults struggling with basic math skills. A gradient color bar on the left spans from red (73.7%) to green (70.1%), correlating to difficulty levels. Allegany County is highlighted in dark red (73.7%), Garrett in red (73.2%), and Washington in green (70.1%). Below the map, the text "APPLI is building solutions" is presented in large black letters. At the bottom left, there is a logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI), followed by its website. Social media icons are in the bottom right corner above the text "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020".
Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

251,509

51.1%

48.9%

88.1%

7.7%

4.0%

1.3%

0.3%

0.1%

2.5%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

8.8%

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

15.8%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

9.7%

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

10.9%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

6.6%

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

16.3%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

14.1%

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

35.5%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

45.5

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

2.7

HIV Prevalence (2022):

239.9

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

15.5%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

13.4%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

13.4%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.8%

Adults with COPD (2022):

8.6%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.2%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

17.5%

Washington County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

59.7%

The image is an informational graphic from the Appalachian Learning Initiative regarding Washington County, Maryland. It states the county's population as 155,813. The top half features large black text indicating the source. Below, several statistics are presented: 59.7% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, 23% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 6.5% lack health insurance, and 16.9% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance. To the left, there's an illustration of five human figures, color-coded with three in red and two in yellow. A circular map in the center highlights Washington County in green. The bottom includes the Appalachian Learning Initiative logo and social media icons.
The image is an infographic with a yellow background titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Washington County, Maryland." Below the title is the population of the county, noted as 155,813. On the left, five human figures are depicted; four are gray, and one is black, illustrating that 70.1% of Washington County adults struggle with basic math. In the center, there is a map highlighting Washington County in green within Maryland. The map is enclosed in a circular frame. To the right, three statistics are presented: 13.8% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing, 14% live in extreme poverty, and 10.1% haven't graduated high school. These statistics are organized around the map. At the bottom left is the APPLI logo, representing the Appalachian Learning Initiative, and the website URL. Social media icons and a follow prompt are at the bottom right, with a source note attributing data to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

70.1%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

155,813

50.9%

49.1%

79.5%

14.1%

8.4%

2.2%

0.5%

0.1%

3.6%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

10.7%

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

20.5%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

12.8%

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

15.2%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

8.1%

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

19.9%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

13.9%

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

44.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

33.4

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

5.3

HIV Prevalence (2022):

355.3

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

15.5%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

12.9%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

12.9%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.2%

Adults with COPD (2022):

7.9%

Adults with CHD (2022):

7.3%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

15.3%

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