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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

Jurisdiction

Lauderdale County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

60.9%

The image is an infographic detailing statistics about Lauderdale County, Alabama, from the Appalachian Learning Initiative. It includes a large title at the top stating "Appalachian Learning Initiative Lauderdale County, Alabama" followed by the population number "96,814". Below, various statistics are presented with corresponding symbols. On the left, a graphical representation of people in various shades of red is shown above text stating "60.9% of Lauderdale County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level". To the right, large text shows "24.2% of Lauderdale County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level". A circular map below these numbers displays surrounding areas: Lauderdale, Limestone, Colbert, Franklin, and Lawrence. Additionally, smaller figures show "9.8% of Lauderdale County residents lack health insurance" and "9.9% of Lauderdale County adults haven't completed high school". At the bottom left is the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative with the website "www.appli.org". The bottom center credits "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020", and at the bottom right are social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram with the handle "@APPLIORG".
The image provides statistical data about Lauderdale County, Alabama, from the Appalachian Learning Initiative. It is set against a navy blue background, with white and orange graphics and text. At the top, the text states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Lauderdale County, Alabama" and "Population: 96,814" in bold white letters. There are several statistics positioned around the image. On the left, five human figures, three in white and two in orange, illustrate that 70.8% of adults struggle with basic math. Beneath it is the text related to this data. In the center, there’s a circular diagram of a map highlighting Lauderdale and its surrounding counties: Limestone, Lawrence, Colbert, and Franklin, color-coded in yellow, red, and orange. To the right, three percentages are given: "13.6%" of residents live in extreme poverty, "10.8%" rely on SNAP for nutrition, and "10.2%" spend at least half their income on housing. At the bottom of the image, the initiative’s logo includes text reading "APPLI" and the web address "www.appli.org". Social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn appear, along with contact information, set against a navy blue section.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

70.8%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

96,814

48.1%

51.9%

86.1%

10.2%

3.5%

1.1%

0.5%

0.1%

2.0%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

9.9%

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

24.2%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

13.6%

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

10.8%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

9.8%

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

10.2%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

16.4%

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

55.5%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

33.4

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Prevalence (2022):

112.0

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

14.7%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

12.7%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

12.7%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

8.3%

Adults with CHD (2022):

8.0%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

15.3%

Lawrence County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

71.5%

The image is an informational graphic highlighting statistics about Lawrence County, Alabama, published by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. At the top, bold text states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Lawrence County, Alabama" and notes the population as 33,502. The graphic is divided into three main statistical sections. On the left, a series of human icons represents that 71.5% of Lawrence County adults read at or below an 8th grade level. This section is colored in varying shades of red and grey, with larger red text to emphasize the percentage. In the center, a circular map shows Lawrence County in red, surrounded by other counties in different colors, providing geographical context. On the right, bold red and black text shows that 25.8% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Below that, another statistic indicates that 15.4% of adults haven’t completed high school. At the bottom left, the APPLI logo is present, and to the bottom right, social media icons and the prompt "Follow us @APPLIORG" are displayed. A credit line at the bottom reads "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."
The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Lawrence County, Alabama" with a population of 33,502. It highlights various statistics about the county. On the left, five human icon figures represent the statistic that 79.1% of Lawrence County adults struggle with basic math. To the right, a circular map shows Lawrence County in red, surrounded by various adjacent counties in different colors. Additional statistics include 15.7% of residents relying on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance, 13.7% living in extreme poverty, and 6.0% spending at least 50% of their income on housing. The logo for APPLI with text, "Appalachian Learning Initiative" and the website link www.appli.org, is at the bottom left, while the social media icons and handle @APPLIO.org are on the bottom right.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

79.1%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

33,502

49.0%

51.0%

78.8%

10.1%

3.3%

0.3%

5.7%

0.0%

5.1%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

15.4%

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

25.8%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

13.7%

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

15.7%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

9.2%

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

6.0%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

18.0%

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

61.3%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

0.0

HIV Prevalence (2022):

70.8

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

20.1%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

16.1%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

16.1%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

11.2%

Adults with COPD (2022):

11.4%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.7%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

21.4%

Limestone County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

59.2%

The image is a graphic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Limestone County, Alabama" with a population count of 114,654. It presents several statistics related to the county's education and economic status. The left side features an icon of four figures standing in a row with a text stating "59.2% of Limestone County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level" in large red and gray letters. Below, there are additional statistics: "8.1% of Limestone County residents lack health insurance." On the right, another statistic appears in red: "16.7% of Limestone County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level." Below this is a similar statistic: "12.5% of Limestone County adults haven’t completed high school." A small circular map at the center displays Limestone County and neighboring areas in various colors. At the bottom, a logo with "APPLI" is followed by text indicating it's the "Appalachian Learning Initiative." Below are icons for social media links and contact information for the initiative.
The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Limestone County, Alabama" with a population figure of 114,654. The background is dark blue. On the left, there are five human icons with three in white and two in orange, illustrating that 68% of Limestone County adults struggle with basic math. Below this, is a circular inset map showing Limestone County bordered by Lauderdale, Madison, Lawrence, Morgan, and Cullman counties. On the right, white text highlights that 10.1% of the county's residents live in extreme poverty and 8.1% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance. Further down, it states that 7.4% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing. At the bottom left is the APPLI logo and its website, while on the bottom right, social media icons for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube are shown.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

68.0%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

114,654

50.2%

49.8%

79.7%

14.5%

7.7%

2.2%

0.9%

0.2%

2.5%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

12.5%

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

16.7%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

10.1%

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

8.1%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

8.1%

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

7.4%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

14.8%

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

53.8%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

9.9

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

14.9

HIV Prevalence (2022):

147.6

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

15.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

12.8%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

12.8%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

10.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

7.5%

Adults with CHD (2022):

7.2%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

14.3%

Macon County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

76.5%

The image is an infographic from the Appalachian Learning Initiative about Macon County, Alabama. It presents statistical information with bold text and graphics on a white background. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Macon County, Alabama" with "Population: 18,370" below. On the left, a graphic of five human figures with one highlighted in red accompanies the statistic "76.5% of Macon County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." In the center, a circular map outlines Macon County in red and surrounding counties in yellow, orange, and white. To the right, it states "34.4% of Macon County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level." Below, it indicates "13.1% of Marshall County adults haven't completed high school." At the bottom left, "9.1% of Macon County residents lack health insurance" is written along with the Appalachian Learning Initiative’s logo and website at the bottom. Social media icons and contact information for the initiative are on the lower right.
The image is an infographic highlighting socioeconomic statistics for Macon County, Alabama, under the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is navy blue. At the top, white text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Macon County, Alabama Population: 18,370." Below, there is a visual representation with five figures, one in orange, indicating that 84.2% of Macon County adults struggle with basic math. To the right, there is a circular inset map showing Macon County in red, surrounded by other counties in different colors such as Elmore in yellow, Tallapoosa in green, and Chambers in orange. Additional white text provides statistics: 22.1% of residents live in extreme poverty, 22.1% rely on SNAP for nutrition, and 13.9% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. At the bottom left, a logo for APPLI is featured, with colorful stripes and text stating "Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org." The bottom right includes a "Follow us" section with social media icons for @APPLIORG, and credit to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

84.2%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

18,370

45.3%

54.7%

18.4%

79.1%

2.3%

0.6%

0.3%

0.0%

1.5%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

13.1%

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

34.4%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

22.1%

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

22.1%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

9.1%

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

13.9%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

16.5%

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

53.7%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

Suppressed

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

42.8

HIV Prevalence (2022):

648.3

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

17.6%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

20.2%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

20.2%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

12.1%

Adults with COPD (2022):

10.3%

Adults with CHD (2022):

9.3%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

18.4%

Madison County

Adults Reading At/Below
an 8th Grade Level:

46.9%

The image is an infographic highlighting key statistics about Madison County, Alabama, as part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The population is stated as 412,600. The main statistics shown include 46.9% of adults in Madison County reading at or below an 8th-grade level, 17.5% of residents earning below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 7.4% of adults not having completed high school, and 7.7% of residents lacking health insurance. The image features a map segment of Alabama with different counties labeled and color-coded. On the bottom left, there's the logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative with their website listed. Social media icons are displayed in the bottom right corner.
The image is an infographic providing statistics about Madison County, Alabama, presented by the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is dark blue with white and orange text, giving it a professional appearance. At the top, in large white letters, it states "Appalachian Learning Initiative Madison County, Alabama Population: 412,600." There are several statistics accompanied by icons and a map. On the left, five silhouette icons represent people; three are white, and two are orange, illustrating that 56.6% of adults struggle with basic math. Below this is a statistic indicating 8.0% of residents rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance. In the center-right, a circular, color-coded map highlights Madison County and its surrounding areas. On the right, it states 10.5% of residents live in extreme poverty, and 10.0% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. At the bottom left is the APPLI logo, featuring a rainbow-striped arc above the letters. The bottom right corner references the National Center for Education Statistics, 2020. Social media icons are displayed alongside a prompt to follow @APPLIOrg.

Adults Struggling with Basic Mathematics:

56.6%

Demographics (2023)

Population:

Male:

Female:

White:

Black:

Hispanic:

Asian:

American Indian /
Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian /
Pacific Islander:

Other:

412,600

49.2%

50.8%

68.2%

25.2%

6.8%

2.7%

0.8%

0.1%

3.0%

Quality of Life Statistics

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

7.4%

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

17.5%

Residents Earning Below 100%
of the Federal Poverty Level:

10.5%

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

8.0%

Residents Who Lack
Health Insurance (2023):

7.7%

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

10.0%

Residents Facing
Food Insecurity (2022):

13.9%

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

47.1%

Public Health Statistics

Drug Overdose
Death Rate (2022):

30.0

HIV Diagnoses Rate (2022):

13.1

HIV Prevalence (2022):

258.6

Adults Who Currently
Smoke Cigarettes (2023):

13.2%

Adults Living with
Obesity (2022):

12.1%

Adults with Diabetes (2022):

12.1%

Adults with Asthma (2022):

9.9%

Adults with COPD (2022):

6.4%

Adults with CHD (2022):

6.6%

Adults with a Disability (2022):

13.5%

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