The image is an infographic titled "Poverty in Kentucky," featuring data on poverty in Kentucky's Appalachian counties. The background is predominantly blue with white text. In the top right corner, the title is displayed along with the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI) and their website. Below this, it notes that the data comes from the American Community Survey, 2024. Three main statistics are highlighted. On the left: "37% of households in Kentucky's Appalachian counties earn less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level compared to the national rate of 20.2%,” accompanied by an icon of a person sitting with a bag. In the center: "30.1% of children in Kentucky's Appalachian counties live in poverty compared to the national rate of 16.3%,” with an icon of three people. On the right: "22.4% of residents receive some form of public assistance compared to the national rate of 12.8%,” alongside an icon of a government building.
The image highlights poverty levels in Appalachian counties of Kentucky. It includes a map of Kentucky on the right side, divided into counties that are color-coded to indicate poverty levels, ranging from green to red. Green indicates lower poverty rates, and red signifies higher rates. Specific counties such as Clark and Wolfe are labeled, showcasing their respective poverty rates of 20.5% and 54.9%. The text on the left states that more than one out of every three residents in these counties lives in poverty, earning 150% or less of the Federal Poverty Level. Below the map is a legend and a gold-to-red gradient bar representing the data range. A countryside image with a barn is visible in the background. The bottom right features the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI), with their website link.
The image is a composite that highlights child poverty in Kentucky's Appalachian counties. On the left, bold text states “Child Poverty in Kentucky” and notes that nearly 1 out of every 3 children (30.1%) in these areas lives in poverty. Below this text, there are simplified shapes representing Owsley and Knox counties with poverty rates of 15.5% and 50.2%, respectively. In the center, a detailed map of Kentucky displays various counties color-coded from green to red, indicating lower to higher child poverty rates. A gradient bar below the map ranges from 15.5% to 50.2%, correlating with the county colors. On the right side, a young boy is seated inside a cabin structure, looking directly at the viewer. Also, the "APPLI" logo is visible near the bottom right corner.
The image is a visual representation of public assistance income in Kentucky's Appalachian counties. On the left, a large title reads "Public Assistance Income in Kentucky" in bold black letters. Below, text states that nearly 1 out of every 4 residents (22.4%) in these counties receives public assistance. A map of Kentucky is centrally located, highlighting its Appalachian counties in varying shades of blue to indicate levels of public assistance income. Wolfe County is the darkest, indicating 35.1%, while Madison County is lighter at 10.3%. There is a legend at the bottom showing a gradient bar from light to dark blue, marked from 10.3% to 35.1%. On the right, there is a scenic background featuring a rustic wooden cabin surrounded by trees and grass, with smoke rising from its chimney. The top right corner has an "APPLI" logo.
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💰 More than 1 out of every 3 households (37%) in #Kentucky's #Appalachian counties earns less than 150% of the #FederalPovertyLevel compared to 20.2% nationally.
🧒 Nearly 1 out of every 3 children (30.1%) lives in poverty compared to 16.3% nationally.
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