Ohio

Ohio has a population of 11,799,448, of which 78% of the population is aged 18+ (U.S. Census, 2021)

32 of Ohio's 88 counties lie within the Appalachian Region

More than 1 out of every 4 Ohio residents earns below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

Literacy

17.7% of Ohio adults read below a 3rd Grade level

36.5% of Ohio adults read between a 3rd and 8th Grade level

45.7% of Ohio adults are proficient in reading texts above an 8th Grade level

Numeracy

28.8% of Ohio adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 1 step

36% of Ohio adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 3 steps

35.2% of Ohio adults are proficient in math taught above an 8th Grade level

County Data

Literacy by County

In Ohio's 32 Appalachian counties, roughly 1 out of every 3 adults read below an 8th Grade level

Nearly 1 in 6 adults has not graduated from high school

More than 1 in 4 residents earns below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

In Ohio's 31 Appalachian counties, 3 out of every 4 adults struggle to perform basic math

1 in 6 residents relies on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance

9.7% of residents lack health insurance

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