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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 18/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Cattaraugus County, #NewYork, has the lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 7 out of every 10 adults (69.8%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/new-york

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Cattaraugus County, New York" (Population: 75,600) featuring a county map and key stats: 71% of adults struggle with basic math, 17.6% live in extreme poverty, 10.7% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, and 6.3% lack health insurance. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 18/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Noxubee County, #Mississippi, has the lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 7 out of every 10 adults (69.8%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/mississippi

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Noxubee County, Mississippi" (Population: 9,914) featuring a county map and key stats: 88.4% of adults struggle with basic math, 32.4% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, 25.6% live in extreme poverty, and 19% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 17/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Delaware County, #NewYork, has the 2nd-lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 7 out of every 10 adults (69.8%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/new-york

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Delaware County, New York" (Population: 44,410) featuring a county map and key stats: 69.8% of adults struggle with basic math, 14.9% live in extreme poverty, 13.8% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, and 4.6% lack health insurance. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 17/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Marshall County, #Mississippi, has the 2nd-lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 9 out of every 10 adults (87.8%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/mississippi

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Marshall County, Mississippi" (Population: 34,123) featuring a county map and key stats: 87.8% of adults struggle with basic math, 22.8% live in extreme poverty, 14.8% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, and 11.5% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 16/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Allegany County, #NewYork, has the 3rd-lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with more than 2 out of every 3 adults (69.4%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/new-york

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Allegany County, New York" (Population: 46,651) featuring a county map and key stats: 69.4% struggle with basic math, 16.7% live in extreme poverty, 10.2% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, and 4.9% lack health insurance. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 16/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Panola County, #Mississippi, has the 3rd-lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with more than 8 in 10 adults (85.3%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/mississippi

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Panola County, Mississippi" (Population: 32,669) featuring a county map and key stats: 85.3% of adults struggle with basic math, 24.1% live in extreme poverty, 15.6% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance, and 12.1% spend at least 50% of their income on housing. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 15/09/2026

#DidYouKnow? In 8 of #NewYork's 14 #Appalachian counties, more than 2 out of every 3 adults struggle to solve math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/new-york #AdultNumeracy #Numeracy #AdultEducation #AdultBasicEducation

Square educational graphic titled "Percentage of Appalachian Adults in New York Who Struggle with Basic Math," created by APPLI. Features a state outline map highlighting Southern Tier Appalachian counties colored along a gradient scale from green (0%) to red (100%), with counties like Tompkins shown in yellow and Delaware shown in orange-red. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 15/09/2026

#DidYouKnow? In all but 2 of #Mississippi's 24 #Appalachian counties, more than 2 out of every 3 adults struggle to solve math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/mississippi #AdultNumeracy #Numeracy #Mathematics #AdultEducation

Square educational graphic titled "Percentage of Appalachian Adults in Mississippi Who Struggle with Basic Math," created by the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI). Features a color-coded map of Mississippi's Appalachian counties ranging from green (62.8%) to red (88.4%), with high-rate counties like Marshall and Noxubee highlighted in deep red. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 14/09/2026

Did You Know? Nearly 2 out of every 3 adults (65.8%) living in #NewYork's #Appalachian counties struggle to solve basic math problems with more than three steps. Please like, subscribe, & share our posts! Learn more: www.appli.org/new-york

Square educational graphic by APPLI featuring an orange silhouette map of New York state against a dark blue background. The text highlights that "Nearly 2 out of 3 adults living in New York's Appalachian Counties struggle with basic math." Graphic elements include five figure icons (three highlighted in white, two dark blue) and the tagline "APPLI is building solutions." Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 14/09/2026

Did You Know? More than 3 out of every 4 adults (77.6%) living in #Mississippi's #Appalachian counties struggle to solve basic math problems with more than three steps. Please like, subscribe, & share our posts! Learn more: www.appli.org/mississippi

Square educational graphic by APPLI featuring a maroon silhouette map of Mississippi against a light grey background. The text highlights that "More than 3 out of 4 adults living in Mississippi's Appalachian Counties struggle with basic math." Graphic elements include five figure icons (nearly four highlighted in white, one dark grey) and the tagline "APPLI is building solutions." Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 08/09/2026

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 04/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Cattaraugus County, #NewYork, has the lowest rate of #AdultLiteracy among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 6 out of every 10 adults (59.8%) reading at or below an 8th Grade level. Learn more about adult literacy & other statistics in #NY: www.appli.org/new-york

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Cattaraugus County, New York" (Population: 75,600) featuring a county map and key stats: 59.8% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, 27.4% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 16.8% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 11% have not graduated high school. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 04/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Noxubee County, #Mississippi, has the lowest rate of #AdultLiteracy among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 8 out of every 10 adults (86.1%) reading at or below an 8th Grade level. Learn more: www.appli.org/mississippi

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Noxubee County, Mississippi" (Population: 9,914) showing key stats: 86.1% of adults read at or below an 8th Grade level, 40.9% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 20.8% lack a high school diploma, and 20% lack health insurance. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 03/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Delaware County, #NewYork, has the 2nd-lowest rate of #AdultLiteracy among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 6 out of every 10 adults (59.2%) reading at or below an 8th Grade level. Learn more about adult literacy & other statistics in #NY: www.appli.org/new-york

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Delaware County, New York" (Population: 44,410) featuring a county map and key stats: 59.2% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, 25.1% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 12.7% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 9.3% have not graduated high school. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 03/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Marshall County, #Mississippi, has the 2nd-lowest rate of #AdultLiteracy among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 8 out of every 10 adults (78.5%) reading at or below an 8th Grade level. Learn more: www.appli.org/mississippi

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Marshall County, Mississippi" (Population: 34,123) showing key stats: 78.5% of adults read at or below an 8th Grade level, 37.8% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 17.9% lack a high school diploma, and 11.7% lack health insurance. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 02/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Chenango County, #NewYork, has the 3rd-lowest rate of #AdultLiteracy among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 6 out of every 10 adults (58.6%) reading at or below an 8th Grade level. Learn more about adult literacy & other statistics in #NY: www.appli.org/new-york

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Chenango County, New York" (Population: 45,920) featuring a county map and key stats: 58.6% of adults read at or below an 8th-grade level, 22.4% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 14.8% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance, and 11.9% have not graduated high school. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 02/09/2026

#DidYouKnow Chickasaw County, #Mississippi, has the 3rd-lowest rate of #AdultLiteracy among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 8 out of every 10 adults (77.8%) reading at or below an 8th Grade level. Learn more: www.appli.org/mississippi

Square infographic by APPLI titled "Chickasaw County, Mississippi" (Population: 16,866) showing key stats: 77.8% of adults read at or below an 8th Grade level, 36.9% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 18% lack a high school diploma, and 11% lack health insurance. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 01/09/2026

#DidYouKnow? More than half of adults living in 13 of #NewYork's 14 #Appalachian counties read at or below an 8th Grade. Chenango, Delaware, & Cattaraugus Counties have the lowest rates of #AdultLiteracy proficiency in the region. Learn more: www.appli.org/new-york

Square infographic graphic by APPLI titled "Percentage of Appalachian Adults in New York Who Read At or Below an 8th Grade Level". Features a green-to-red gradient map showing county literacy rates across New York's Appalachian southern tier. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 01/09/2026

#DidYouKnow? More than 2 out of 3 adults living in 18 of #Mississippi's 24 #Appalachian counties read at or below an 8th Grade. Chickasaw, Marshall, & Noxubee Counties have the lowest rates of #AdultLiteracy proficiency in the region. Learn more: www.appli.org/mississippi

Square infographic graphic by APPLI titled "Percentage of Appalachian Adults in Mississippi Who Read At or Below an 8th Grade Level". Features a green-to-red gradient map showing county literacy rates across Mississippi's Appalachian region ranging from 54.6% to 86.1%. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 31/08/2026

Did You Know? ~55% of adults living in #NewYork's #Appalachian counties read at or below an 8th Grade level, meaning more than half of adults have trouble reading, understanding, and following written instructions and forms. Please like & share! Learn more: www.appli.org/new-york

Square social media graphic by APPLI titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative" featuring a blue silhouette map of New York with stick-figure pictograms. It states that more than half of adults living in New York's Appalachian counties read below an 8th Grade level, adding "APPLI is building solutions." Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 31/08/2026

Did You Know? ~70% of adults living in #Mississippi's #Appalachian counties read at or below an 8th Grade level, meaning that nearly 3 out of every 4 adults have trouble reading, understanding, and following written instructions and forms. Learn more: www.appli.org/mississippi

Square social media graphic by APPLI titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative" featuring a red silhouette map of Mississippi with stick-figure pictograms. It states that nearly 3 out of 4 adults living in Mississippi's Appalachian counties read at or below an 8th Grade level, adding "APPLI is building solutions." Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 28/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? Nearly 3 in 4 #Bridges (71.6%) in #Appalachian #Maryland are in "Fair" or "Poor" quality. More than 1 in 6 #Renters (17.1%) does not have a vehicle. All of #MD's 3 Appalachian counties are served by at least one #PublicTransportation company. Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland

Infographic by APPLI titled "Transportation in Maryland" featuring a steam train traveling through scenic green hills and key statistics: 71.6% of bridges in Appalachian Maryland are listed as "Fair" or "Poor" quality (vs. 55.8% nationally), 17.1% of renter-occupied households have no personal vehicles (vs. 3.1% of homeowning households), and all 3 Appalachian counties in Maryland are served by at least one public transportation company. Source: ACS, 2024, APTA, 2025, & USDOT, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Bridge Conditions in Maryland" stating nearly 3 out of every 4 bridges (71.6%) in Maryland's Appalachian counties are classified as being in either "Fair" or "Poor" condition. Features a purple gradient showing county rates: Allegany (63.3%), Washington (71.7%), and Garrett (79.9%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Households Without Personal Vehicles in Maryland" stating nearly 1 out of every 14 households (7.4%) in Maryland's Appalachian counties lacks a personal vehicle, such as a car or truck. Features a yellow-to-purple gradient showing county rates: Garrett (4.0%), Washington (7.4%), and Allegany (9.6%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 28/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? 🌉 Nearly 3 in 4 #Bridges (71.4%) in #Appalachian #Kentucky are in "Fair" or "Poor" quality. 🚌 All of #KY's 54 Appalachian counties are served by at least one #PublicTransportation company. 🚙 1 in 6 #Renters (16.6%) does not have a vehicle. Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky

Infographic by APPLI titled "Transportation in Kentucky" featuring a scenic river bridge landscape photo and key statistics: 71.4% of bridges are listed as "Fair" or "Poor" quality (vs. 55.8% nationally), 54 Appalachian counties in Kentucky are served by at least one public transportation company, and 16.6% of renter-occupied households have no personal vehicles (vs. 4.6% of homeowning households). Source: ACS, 2024, APTA, 2025, & USDOT, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Bridge Conditions in Kentucky" stating nearly 3 out of every 4 bridges (71.4%) in Kentucky's Appalachian counties are classified as being in either "Fair" or "Poor" condition. Features a purple gradient showing county rates ranging from Green (40.4%) to Metcalfe (89.7%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Households Without Personal Vehicles in Kentucky" stating more than 1 out of every 13 households (7.9%) in Kentucky's Appalachian counties lacks a personal vehicle, such as a car or truck. Features a yellow-to-purple gradient showing county rates ranging from Robertson (2.5%) to Wolfe (16.3%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 27/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? 💡 Nearly 2 in 5 households (38.3%) in #Appalachian #Maryland spend more than $200 per month on electricity costs. 🏠 Nearly 1 in 3 residents (30.1%) #Rent their homes, and more than 1 in 11 (11.4%) spends 50%+ of their annual income on housing. Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland

Infographic by APPLI titled "Housing in Maryland" featuring a red barn landscape photo and key statistics: 38.3% of households in Appalachian Maryland spend $200+ monthly on electricity (vs. 33.3% nationally), 30.1% rent their homes (vs. 35.2% nationally), and 11.4% spend over 50% of annual income on housing (vs. 13.9% nationally). Source: ACS, 2024 & Greenlink Analytics, 2025.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Electricity Costs in Maryland" stating nearly 4 out of 10 residents (38.3%) in Appalachian Maryland spend $200 or more per month on electricity. Features a yellow-to-purple gradient showing county rates: Allegany (63.3%), Washington (71.7%), and Garrett (79.9%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Severe Housing Burden in Maryland" stating more than 1 out of 9 residents (11.4%) in Appalachian Maryland spends 50% or more of their annual income on housing. Features a blue gradient showing county rates: Allegany (10.1%), Garrett (10.4%), and Washington (13.8%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 27/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? 💡 More than 2 in 5 households (42.1%) in #Appalachian #Kentucky spend more than $200 per month on electricity costs. 🏠 More than 1 in 4 residents (26.7%) #Rent their homes, and 1 in 10 (10%) spends more than 50% of their annual income on housing. Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky

Infographic by APPLI titled "Housing in Kentucky" featuring a historic brick house photo and key statistics: 42.1% of households in Appalachian Kentucky spend $200+ monthly on electricity (vs. 33.3% nationally), 26.7% rent their homes (vs. 35.2% nationally), and 10% spend over 50% of annual income on housing (vs. 13.9% nationally). Source: ACS, 2024 & Greenlink Analytics, 2025.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Electricity Costs in Kentucky" stating more than 4 out of 10 residents (42.1%) in Appalachian Kentucky spend $200 or more per month on electricity. Features a yellow-to-purple gradient showing county rates ranging from Wolfe (30%) to Pike (60.6%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Severe Housing Burden in Kentucky" stating 1 out of 10 residents (10%) in Appalachian Kentucky spends 50% or more of their annual income on housing. Features a blue gradient showing county rates ranging from Edmonson (4.8%) to Martin (15.5%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 26/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? More than 1 in 5 residents (20.1%) living in #Appalachian #Maryland is enrolled in #Medicaid, and another 5.9% (more than 1 in 17) are enrolled in #Medicare. More than 1 in 21 residents (4.8%) lacks #HealthInsurance. Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland

Infographic by APPLI titled "Healthcare Coverage in Maryland" featuring a modern hospital building photo and key statistics: 20.1% of residents in Maryland's Appalachian counties are enrolled in Medicaid (vs. 15% nationally), 5.9% are enrolled in Medicare (vs. 6.1% nationally), and 4.8% lack health insurance (vs. 8.6% nationally). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Lack of Health Insurance in Maryland" stating more than 1 out of every 21 residents (4.8%) in Appalachian Maryland lacks health insurance. Features a pink-to-purple gradient showing county rates: Garrett (3.7%), Allegany (4.1%), and Washington (6.5%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Disabled and Uninsured in Maryland" stating 1 out of every 45 disabled adults (2.2%) in Appalachian Maryland lacks health insurance. Features a pink-to-purple gradient showing county rates: Allegany (1.7%), Garrett (1.8%), and Washington (3.2%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 26/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? Nearly 1 in 3 residents (14.5%) living in #Appalachian #Kentucky is enrolled in #Medicaid, and another 7.9% (more than 1 in 13) are enrolled in #Medicare. Nearly 1 in 16 residents (6%) lacks #HealthInsurance. Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky

Infographic by APPLI titled "Healthcare Coverage in Kentucky" featuring a hospital building photo and statistics: 31% of residents in Kentucky's Appalachian counties are enrolled in Medicaid (vs. 15% nationally), 7.9% are enrolled in Medicare (vs. 6.1% nationally), and 6% lack health insurance (vs. 8.6% nationally). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Lack of Health Insurance in Kentucky" stating nearly 1 out of 16 residents (6%) in Appalachian Kentucky lacks health insurance. Features a pink-to-purple gradient showing county rates ranging from Knott and McCreary (2.0%) to Casey (11.5%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Disabled and Uninsured in Kentucky" stating nearly 1 out of 34 disabled adults (2.9%) in Appalachian Kentucky lacks health insurance. Features a pink-to-purple gradient showing county rates ranging from McCreary and Robertson (0.6%) to Cumberland (7.6%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 25/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? 👶 More than 1 in 6 #Children (17.2%) living in #Appalachian #Maryland struggles with #FoodInsecurity. 🥫 More than 1 in 7 residents (15.5%) relies on #SNAP for #NutritionAssistance. 🍲 Nearly 1 in 7 (14.1%) struggles with #FoodInsecurity. Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland

Infographic by APPLI titled "Food Insecurity in Maryland" featuring a farm landscape with a wooden barn and key statistics: 17.2% of children in Maryland's Appalachian counties risk going hungry due to food insecurity (vs. 18.5% nationally), 15.5% rely on SNAP (vs. 11.8% nationally), and 14.1% lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food (vs. 13.5% nationally). Source: Feeding America, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Child Food Insecurity in Maryland" stating more than 1 out of 6 children (17.2%) in Appalachian Maryland risks going hungry due to food insecurity. Features a green gradient showing county rates: Garrett (11.2%), Allegany (19.0%), and Washington (21.5%). Source: Dewey, Harris, Hake, & Engelhard, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Utilization in Maryland" stating more than 1 out of 7 residents (15.5%) in Appalachian Maryland relies on SNAP to afford food. Features a green gradient showing county rates: Garrett (7.5%), Washington (16.9%), and Allegany (22.0%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Food Insecurity in Maryland" stating nearly 1 out of 7 residents (14.1%) in Appalachian Maryland doesn't have enough to eat and doesn't know where they will get their next meal. Features a green gradient showing county rates: Garrett (11.2%), Washington (13.9%), and Allegany (17.3%). Source: Feeding America, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 25/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? 👶 More than 1 in 4 #Children (26%) living in #Appalachian #Kentucky struggles with #FoodInsecurity. 🥫 More than 1 in 5 residents (21.9%) relies on #SNAP for #NutritionAssistance. 🍲 More than 1 in 5 (20.3%) struggles with #FoodInsecurity. Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky

Infographic by APPLI titled "Food Insecurity in Kentucky" featuring a rural barn landscape and statistics: 26% of children in Kentucky's Appalachian counties risk going hungry due to food insecurity (vs. 18.5% nationally), 21.9% of residents rely on SNAP (vs. 11.8% nationally), and 20.3% lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food (vs. 13.5% nationally). Source: Feeding America, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Child Food Insecurity in Kentucky" stating more than 1 out of 4 children (26%) in Appalachian Kentucky risk going hungry due to food insecurity. Features a green gradient showing county rates ranging from Robertson County (19.3%) to Martin County (35.8%). Source: Dewey, Harris, Hake, & Engelhard, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Utilization in Kentucky" stating more than 1 out of 5 residents (21.9%) in Appalachian Kentucky rely on SNAP to afford food. Features a green gradient showing county rates ranging from Madison County (9.7%) to Wolfe County (34.7%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 24/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? 💰 More than 1 in 5 households (20.9%) in #Appalachian #Maryland earns less than 150% of the #FPL. 🏛️ Nearly 1 in 6 households (16.3%) receives some form of government public assistance. 👶 More than 1 in 7 children (14.7%) live in poverty. Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland

Infographic by APPLI titled "Poverty in Maryland" featuring a rally banner photo and statistics: 20.9% of households in Maryland's Appalachian counties earn under 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (vs. 20.2% nationally), 16.3% receive public assistance (vs. 12.8% nationally), and 14.7% of children live in poverty (vs. 16.3% nationally). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Poverty in Maryland" showing that more than 1 out of 5 residents (20.9%) in Appalachian Maryland live in poverty earning 150% or less of the Federal Poverty Level. Features a color gradient showing county rates: Garrett (11.5%), Washington (23.0%), and Allegany (28.3%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Public Assistance Income in Maryland" stating nearly 1 out of 6 residents (16.3%) in Appalachian Maryland receives public assistance income. Features a blue gradient showing county rates: Garrett (8.6%), Washington (17.6%), and Allegany (22.7%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Child Poverty in Maryland" stating more than 1 out of 7 children (14.7%) in Appalachian Maryland lives in poverty. Features a color gradient showing county rates: Garrett (7.6%), Washington (16.3%), and Allegany (20.3%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 24/08/2026

#DidYouKnow? Nearly 2 in 5 households (37%) in #Appalachian #Kentucky earn less than 150% of the #FPL. Nearly 1 in 3 children (30.1%) live in poverty. More than 1 in 5 households (22.4%) receives some form of government assistance. Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky

Infographic by APPLI titled "Poverty in Kentucky" featuring a child sitting in a doorway and statistics: 37% of Appalachian Kentucky households earn under 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (vs. 20.2% nationally), 30.1% of children live in poverty (vs. 16.3% nationally), and 22.4% receive public assistance (vs. 12.8% nationally). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Poverty in Kentucky" showing that more than 1 out of 3 residents (37%) in Appalachian Kentucky live in poverty earning 150% or less of the Federal Poverty Level. Features a color gradient ranging from Clark County (20.5%) to Wolfe County (54.9%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Child Poverty in Kentucky" stating nearly 1 out of 3 children (30.1%) in Appalachian Kentucky lives in poverty. Features a color gradient showing county rates ranging from Owsley County (15.5%) to Knox County (50.2%). Source: American Community Survey, 2024.

Infographic map by APPLI titled "Public Assistance Income in Kentucky" stating nearly 1 out of 4 residents (22.4%) in Appalachian Kentucky receives public assistance income. Features a blue gradient ranging from Madison County (10.3%) to Wolfe County (35.1%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 21/08/2026

#DidYouKnow More than 1 out of every 24 adults (4.2%) living in #Appalachian #MD have suffered a #Stroke, compared to the statewide rate of 3.3% & the national rate of 3.4% Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland Maryland Department of Health American Heart Association Journals AHA Science

Infographic titled "Stroke Prevalence in Maryland" by APPLI. It states that 4.2% of adults in Appalachian Maryland have suffered a stroke—more than 1 out of every 24 adults. A map highlights county rates ranging from 3.7% to 4.5%, featuring Washington County (3.7%), Garrett County (4.3%), and Allegany County, which has the highest prevalence at 4.5%. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 21/08/2026

#DidYouKnow More than 1 out of every 20 adults (5.1%) living in #Appalachian #Kentucky have suffered a #Stroke, compared to the statewide rate of 4.6% and the national rate of 3.4% Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky American Heart Association Journals AHA Science

Infographic titled "Stroke Prevalence in Kentucky" by APPLI. It states that 5.1% of adults in Appalachian Kentucky have suffered a stroke—more than 1 out of every 20 adults. A map highlights county rates ranging from 3.3% to 7.1%, noting Wolfe County (7.1%) and Casey County (6.4%) as having the highest prevalence rates in Appalachian Kentucky. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 20/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Nearly 2 out of every 5 adults (38.7%) living in #Appalachian #Maryland are living with #Obesity, compared to the statewide rate of 31% and the national rate of 31.9% Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland Maryland Department of Health The Obesity Society

Infographic titled "Adult Obesity in Maryland" by APPLI. It states that 38.7% of adults in Appalachian Maryland struggle with obesity—nearly 4 out of every 10 adults. A map highlights county rates ranging from 36.5% to 42.2%, featuring Allegany County (36.5%), Garrett County (37.4%), and Washington County, which has the highest prevalence at 42.2%. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 20/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Nearly 1 in 4 adults (23.3%) living in #Appalachian #Kentucky are #Smokers, compared to the statewide rate of 17.4% and the national rate of 14% Wolfe & Lee Counties have the highest prevalence, at 30.4% & 29.7%. Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky American Lung Association

Infographic titled "Adult Smoking in Kentucky" by APPLI. It states that 23.3% of adults in Appalachian Kentucky are current smokers—nearly 1 out of every 4 adults. A map highlights county rates ranging from 16.4% to 30.4%, noting Wolfe County (30.4%) and Lee County (29.7%) as having the highest prevalence rates in Appalachian Kentucky. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 19/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Nearly 1 out of every 11 adults (8.3%) living in #Appalachian #Maryland are living with #COPD, compared to the statewide rate of 5.1% and the national rate of 6.9% Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland Maryland Department of Health American Lung Association

Infographic titled "COPD in Maryland" by APPLI. It states that 8.6% of adults in Appalachian Maryland are living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)—more than 1 out of every 12 adults. A map highlights county rates ranging from 7.9% to 9.1%, featuring Washington County (7.9%), Garrett County (8.9%), and Allegany County, which has the highest prevalence at 9.1%. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 19/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Nearly 1 out of every 7 adults (13.9%) living in #Appalachian #Kentucky are living with #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisorder, compared to the statewide rate of 11.7% and the national rate of 6.9% Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky

Infographic titled "COPD in Kentucky" by APPLI. It states that 13.9% of adults in Appalachian Kentucky are living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)—nearly 1 out of every 7 adults. A map highlights county rates ranging from 8.6% to 19.4%, noting Wolfe County (19.4%) and Casey County (17.4%) as having the highest prevalence rates in Appalachian Kentucky. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 18/08/2026

#DidYouKnow More than 1 out of every 8 adults (13.4%) living in #Appalachian #Maryland are living with #Diabetes, compared to the statewide rate of 12% and the national rate of 11.5% Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland Maryland Department of Health American Diabetes Association

Infographic titled "Adult Diabetes in Maryland" by APPLI. It states that 13.4% of adults in Appalachian Maryland live with diabetes—more than 1 out of every 8 adults. A map highlights county rates ranging from 12.9% to 13.7%, featuring Washington County (12.9%) as well as Allegany County and Garrett County, which both have the highest prevalence at 13.7%. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2024.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 18/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Nearly 1 out of every 6 adults (16.1%) living in #Appalachian #Kentucky are living with #Diabetes, compared to the statewide rate of 14.8% and the national rate of 11.5% Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky American Diabetes Association

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 17/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Nearly 1 out of every 12 adults (8.2%) living in #Appalachian #Kentucky are living with #CoronaryHardDisease, compared to the state rate of 4.0% and the national rate of 4.4% Garrett has the highest, at 8.8%. Learn more: www.appli.org/maryland Maryland Department of Health

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 17/08/2026

#DidYouKnow More than 1 out of every 5 adults (10.2%) living in #Appalachian #Kentucky are living with #CoronaryHardDisease, compared to the state rate of 6.6% and the national rate of 4.4% Wolfe and Casey Counties have the highest prevalence of #CHD. Learn more: www.appli.org/kentucky

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 14/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Allegany County, #Maryland, has the lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 3 out of 4 adults (73.7%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/maryland

APPLI infographic for Allegany County, Maryland (population 67,273). Key statistics: 73.7% of adults struggle with basic math; 17.2% live in extreme poverty; 10.1% spend at least 50% of income on housing; 10% haven't graduated high school. A regional map highlights Allegany among Maryland's Appalachian counties. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 14/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Estill County, #Kentucky, has the lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with more than 8 out of every 10 adults (85.9%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/kentucky

APPLI infographic for Estill County, Kentucky (population 13,936). Key statistics: 85.9% of adults struggle with basic math; 26.8% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance; 22% live in extreme poverty; 11% spend at least 50% of income on housing. A regional map shows Estill among surrounding counties. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 13/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Garrett County, #Maryland, has the 2nd-lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with nearly 3 out of 4 adults (73.2%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/maryland

APPLI infographic for Garrett County, Maryland (population 28,423). Key statistics: 73.2% of adults struggle with basic math; 10.4% spend at least 50% of income on housing; 7% live in extreme poverty; 6.1% haven't graduated high school. A regional map highlights Garrett among Maryland's Appalachian counties. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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Appalachian Learning Initiative @appli.org · 13/08/2026

#DidYouKnow Wolfe County, #Kentucky, has the 2nd-lowest #AdultNumeracy rate among the state's #Appalachian counties, with more than 8 out of every 10 adults (85.7%) struggling to solve #Math problems with more than three steps. Learn more on our website: www.appli.org/kentucky

APPLI infographic for Wolfe County, Kentucky (population 6,282). Key statistics: 85.7% of adults struggle with basic math; 38.1% live in extreme poverty; 34.7% rely on SNAP for nutrition assistance; 11.6% spend at least 50% of income on housing. A regional map shows Wolfe among surrounding counties. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.

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