Infographic for Hale County, Alabama (Population: 14,888). Key statistics: 90% of adults struggle with basic math, 23.9% live in extreme poverty, 26.4% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 14.1% spend over 50% of income on housing. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020. (403 characters)

#DidYouKnow

Hale County, #Alabama, has the lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties.

➗ 9 out of every 10 adults (90%) struggle with basic #Math.

Learn more:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

Infographic for Macon County, Alabama (Population: 18,370). Key statistics: 84.2% of adults struggle with basic math, 22.1% live in extreme poverty, 22.1% rely on SNAP, and 13.9% spend over 50% of income on housing. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020. (392 characters)

#DidYouKnow

Macon County, #Alabama, has the 2nd-lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties.

➗ More than 8 out of every 10 adults (84.2%) struggle to solve #Math problems with more than three steps.

Learn more:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

Infographic for Chilton County, Alabama (Population: 46,431). The key statistic is that 82.5% of adults struggle with basic math. It also shows high rates of poverty (13.6%), reliance on SNAP (13.9%), and severe housing cost burden (9.7% spending 50% or more of income on housing). The data is sourced from the "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

#DidYouKnow

Chilton County, #Alabama, has the 3rd-lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties.

➗ More than 8 out of every 10 adults (82.5%) struggle to solve #Math problems with more than three steps.

Learn more:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

Heatmap infographic showing the percentage of Appalachian adults in Alabama who struggle with basic math, broken down by county. A color key shows red is 90.0% (high struggle), yellow is 74.5%, and green is 52.2% (low struggle). Most counties are colored red, orange, or yellow, indicating high struggles with basic math. The source is the "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

#DidYouKnow?

More than 2 out of every 3 adults in all but 2 of #Alabama's 37 Appalachian counties struggle with #AdultNumeracy proficiency.

You can learn more on the page about Alabama on our website:

https://www.appli.org/alabama

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The image is an infographic with a gold background detailing statistics about Allegany County, Maryland, part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The top section reads, "Appalachian Learning Initiative Allegany County, Maryland Population: 67,273." Below, a row of five human icons depicts four light gray figures and one dark gray figure, representing the statistic, "73.7% of Allegany County adults struggle with basic math." A circular map highlights Allegany County in red, with Garrett County in red to the west and a section of another county in turquoise to the east. To the right, text states, "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." Another statistic reads, "10% of Allegany County adults haven’t graduated high school."

#DidYouKnow

Allegany County, #Maryland, has the lowest rate of #AdultNumeracy among #MD's #Appalachian counties.

➗ Nearly 3 out of every 4 adults (73.7%) struggle with basic #Math.

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The image is an infographic with a yellow background, detailing various statistics about Garrett County, Maryland. At the top, the title reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Garrett County, Maryland" with a population figure of 28,423 below it. To the left, there's a graphic of five stylized people, four in grey and one in black, illustrating that 73.2% of Garrett County adults struggle with basic math, accompanied by the corresponding text. Below this, the text states that 6.1% of adults haven’t graduated high school. In the center, there's a circular inset map highlighting Garrett County in red within Maryland, and a portion of another county named Allegany. On the right, there are statistics: 10.4% of residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing, and 7% live in extreme poverty.

#DidYouKnow

Garrett County, #Maryland, has the 2nd-lowest rate of #AdultNumeracy among #MD's #Appalachian counties.

➗ Nearly 3 out of every 4 adults (73.2%) struggle with basic #Math.

www.appli.org/maryland

Infographic: Appalachian Learning Initiative, Washington County, MD (yellow background, pop. 155,813). Top: bold black title. Left: ~3.5/5 white figures = "70.1% of Washington County adults struggle with basic math" (bold black). Center: circular MD map, Washington County (green). Right: "13.8% spend 50%+ income on housing," "14% live in extreme poverty," "10.1% adults no high school diploma." Bottom left: APPLI logo/website. Bottom right: social media icons "@APPLIORG," source: NCES 2020.

#DidYouKnow

Washington County, #Maryland, has the 3rd-lowest rate of #AdultNumeracy among #MD's #Appalachian counties.

➗ Roughly 7 out of every 10 adults (70.1%) struggle with basic #Math.

www.appli.org/maryland

The image features a thematic map of Maryland depicting the percentage of Appalachian adults struggling with basic math. The map highlights three counties: Garrett, Allegany, and Washington, each colored to represent different percentages. Garrett is shown in a darker red, Allegany in red, and Washington in green. A color gradient scale indicates the range from 70.1% to 73.7%. To the left, a vertical gradient bar transitions from green to red, aligned with the percentages of math difficulty. The map includes text indicating the percentages for each county: Allegany at 73.7%, Garrett at 73.2%, and Washington at 70.1%. Below the map, text states, "APPLI is building solutions," with a logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative. Social media icons and the website link are included in the bottom right. The title "Appalachian Learning Initiative" and the subtitle "Percentage of Appalachian Adults in Maryland Who Struggle with Basic Math" are placed at the top.

#DidYouKnow?

Nearly 3 out of every 4 adults in each of #Maryland's 3 Appalachian counties struggle with #AdultNumeracy proficiency.

You can learn more on the page about #MD on our website:

www.appli.org/maryland

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The image presents an infographic about Estill County, Kentucky, part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a muted gray. At the top, bold white text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Estill County, Kentucky Population: 13,936." Below, a series of statistics are highlighted. On the left, there is a graphic of five stylized figures, with one colored red, alongside the statistic "85.9% of Estill County adults struggle with basic math." A circular map below shows Estill County and its neighboring areas, all labeled, in varying colors. To the right, red text displays more statistics: "26.8% of residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," "22% live in extreme poverty," and "11% spend at least 50% of their income on housing." The bottom left features a logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The bottom right encourages viewers to follow their social media accounts at "@APPLIO" with icons for different platforms.

Estill County is served by one #AdultNumeracy service provider: Estill Adult Education Center in Irvine, KY.

www.appli.org/kentucky
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The image presents an infographic about Estill County, Kentucky, part of the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is a muted gray. At the top, bold white text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Estill County, Kentucky Population: 13,936." Below, a series of statistics are highlighted. On the left, there is a graphic of five stylized figures, with one colored red, alongside the statistic "85.9% of Estill County adults struggle with basic math." A circular map below shows Estill County and its neighboring areas, all labeled, in varying colors. To the right, red text displays more statistics: "26.8% of residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance," "22% live in extreme poverty," and "11% spend at least 50% of their income on housing." The bottom left features a logo for the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The bottom right encourages viewers to follow their social media accounts at "@APPLIO" with icons for different platforms.

#DidYouKnow

Estill County, #Kentucky, is tied for the lowest rate of #AdultNumeracy among #KY's #Appalachian counties.

➗ More than 8 out of every 10 adults (85.9%) struggle with basic #Math.

www.appli.org/kentucky
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The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Wolfe County, Kentucky" with a population of 6,282. The background is gray. In the top left, there are five stylized human figures; the fifth figure is red, representing 85.7% of Wolfe County adults struggling with basic math. Below this is a circular map highlighting Wolfe County and surrounding areas in various colors like red, yellow, and green, labeled with county names. To the right are statistics in bold red numbers: 38.1% of residents live in extreme poverty, 34.7% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 11.6% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. The bottom features the APPLI logo, with social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube alongside the handle "@APPLIOrg."

#APPLIOrg is working to identify #AdultNumeracy education providers serving Wolfe County, but has not received responses from the organizations we've contacted.

www.appli.org/kentucky

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The image is an infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Wolfe County, Kentucky" with a population of 6,282. The background is gray. In the top left, there are five stylized human figures; the fifth figure is red, representing 85.7% of Wolfe County adults struggling with basic math. Below this is a circular map highlighting Wolfe County and surrounding areas in various colors like red, yellow, and green, labeled with county names. To the right are statistics in bold red numbers: 38.1% of residents live in extreme poverty, 34.7% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 11.6% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. The bottom features the APPLI logo, with social media icons for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube alongside the handle "@APPLIOrg."

#DidYouKnow

Wolfe County, #Kentucky, is tied for the 2nd-lowest rate of #AdultNumeracy among #KY's #Appalachian counties.

➗ More than 8 out of every 10 adults (85.7%) struggle with basic #Math.

www.appli.org/kentucky
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McCreary County, KY stats (Appalachian Learning Initiative). Grey background. Title: "Appalachian Learning Initiative McCreary County, Kentucky," pop. 17,050. Left: 85.7% adults struggle with basic math (5 figures, 1 red). Center: map highlighting McCreary (red) & surrounding counties (Pulaski, Laurel, etc.). Right: 29.2% extreme poverty, 25.3% rely on SNAP. Bottom left: 11.8% spend 50%+ income on housing. Bottom: APPLI logo/website, NCES 2020 source, social media icons.

#DidYouKnow

McCreary County, #Kentucky, is tied for the 2nd-lowest rate of #AdultNumeracy among #KY's #Appalachian counties.

➗ More than 8 out of every 10 adults (85.7%) struggle with basic #Math.

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The image is an infographic map illustrating the percentage of Appalachian adults in Kentucky who struggle to perform basic math. It features a map of Kentucky, divided into counties, each color-coded to reflect varying percentages of adults with math difficulties. The color scale on the left ranges from green (62.9%) to red (85.9%), indicating lower to higher percentages, respectively. The prominent text at the top states "Appalachian Learning Initiative" and further specifies the purpose as "Percentage of Appalachian Adults in Kentucky Who Struggle to Perform Basic Math." At the bottom, there is a bold statement, "APPLI is building solutions," alongside a logo labeled "APPLI Appalachian Learning Initiative" with a web address, www.appli.org. Contact details include social media icons and the handle "@APPLlOrg," and the source is cited as "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

Even in the 54th county—Madison County—nearly 2 out of every 3 adults struggle.

You can learn more on the page about #Kentucky on our website:

www.appli.org/kentucky

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The image is an infographic map illustrating the percentage of Appalachian adults in Kentucky who struggle to perform basic math. It features a map of Kentucky, divided into counties, each color-coded to reflect varying percentages of adults with math difficulties. The color scale on the left ranges from green (62.9%) to red (85.9%), indicating lower to higher percentages, respectively. The prominent text at the top states "Appalachian Learning Initiative" and further specifies the purpose as "Percentage of Appalachian Adults in Kentucky Who Struggle to Perform Basic Math." At the bottom, there is a bold statement, "APPLI is building solutions," alongside a logo labeled "APPLI Appalachian Learning Initiative" with a web address, www.appli.org. Contact details include social media icons and the handle "@APPLlOrg," and the source is cited as "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020."

#DidYouKnow?

More than 2 out of every 3 adults in 53 of #Kentucky's 54 Appalachian counties struggle with #AdultNumeracy proficiency.

www.appli.org/kentucky

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