This map shows ARC’s economic classification of the 420 counties in the Appalachian Region for FY 2022 (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022). The Appalachian Regional Commission uses an index-based county economic classification system to identify and monitor the economic status of Appalachian counties. See the methodology for a description of each economic level. In fiscal year 2022, eighty-one counties are…

This map shows ARC’s economic classification of the 420 counties in the Appalachian Region for FY 2021 (October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021).

This map shows the high school completion rate of persons ages 25 and over in each of the ARC counties.

This map shows ARC's economic classification of the 410 counties in the Appalachian Region for FY 2002 (October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002).

This map shows ARC’s economic classification of the 410 counties in the Appalachian Region for FY 2007 (October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007).

This study assesses the travel performance, trade, and economic development impacts directly related to completing the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS).