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United States
  • The priority index is -
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is - the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 563,025
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 178.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.4 to 178.9
  • The rate ratio is -
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    North Carolina
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 17,297
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 186.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.0 to 187.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.042699879
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Bladen County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 78
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 205.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.6 to 227.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.152468784
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Edgecombe County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 129
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 242.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 224.1 to 262.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.359061166
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.2 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Franklin County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 116
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 211.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.2 to 229.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.183862833
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.4 to 1.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Granville County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 141
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 257.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 238.7 to 277.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.442355771
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.5 to 1.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Madison County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 57
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 209.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.2 to 235.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.170769966
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.4 to 1.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Person County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 93
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 216.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.6 to 237.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.209391395
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Richmond County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 115
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 219.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.3 to 237.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.225662381
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Rutherford County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 182
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 218.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 204.0 to 233.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.220933922
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.3 to 0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Scotland County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 95
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 246.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 224.6 to 270.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.380590376
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Surry County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 189
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 202.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.9 to 216.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.134784510
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Yadkin County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 90
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 198.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.3 to 217.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.110515272
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Avery County
  • The priority index is 2
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 42
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 181.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.0 to 208.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.018209513
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 1.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wilkes County
  • The priority index is 2
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 154
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 184.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.4 to 198.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.031856681
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Beaufort County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 125
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 198.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.1 to 215.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.111979466
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Bertie County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 58
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 235.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 208.6 to 264.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.316397772
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Caldwell County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 190
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 202.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.7 to 216.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.133530992
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Carteret County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 181
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 202.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.5 to 216.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.135007785
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Gates County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 29
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 231.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.4 to 272.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.296127748
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Halifax County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 152
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 222.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.1 to 239.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.246890764
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Hertford County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 70
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 248.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 222.9 to 276.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.391147741
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Hoke County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 60
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 214.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.4 to 241.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.203174533
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Hyde County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 16
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 236.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.8 to 295.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.325367805
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 2.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lenoir County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 153
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 213.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.4 to 229.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.194291501
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    McDowell County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 109
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 202.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.6 to 220.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.132633549
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Onslow County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 203
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 206.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.2 to 219.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.153833936
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Sampson County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 137
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 204.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.4 to 220.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.145018331
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Tyrrell County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 13
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 250.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.1 to 321.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.400413692
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 2.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wayne County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 246
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 211.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.1 to 224.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.186291066
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wilson County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 183
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 214.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.5 to 228.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.199305049
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Chowan County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 45
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 214.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.1 to 245.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.201022041
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Columbus County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 126
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 198.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.3 to 214.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.111668816
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Cumberland County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 481
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 199.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.3 to 207.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.116299119
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Harnett County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 178
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 198.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.8 to 212.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.113558008
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Martin County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 65
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 210.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.7 to 234.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.176427951
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -4.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.6 to -2.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Pasquotank County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 87
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 199.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.9 to 219.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.115807956
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Robeson County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 237
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 203.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.8 to 215.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.138449530
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Rockingham County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 233
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 203.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.4 to 215.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.136106471
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Vance County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 98
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 208.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.6 to 228.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.169072054
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Alamance County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 313
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 189.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.4 to 199.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.062075466
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Alexander County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 75
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 190.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.8 to 211.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.068614710
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Anson County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 57
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 194.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.5 to 218.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.089525046
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Ashe County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 66
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 176.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.3 to 196.7
  • The rate ratio is 0.985626410
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Burke County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 203
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 189.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.7 to 201.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.059326678
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Camden County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 16
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 174.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.4 to 217.9
  • The rate ratio is 0.978481781
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -9.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -18.7 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Cherokee County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 76
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 184.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.3 to 205.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.034745855
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Clay County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 27
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 159.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.9 to 190.7
  • The rate ratio is 0.892187933
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Cleveland County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 219
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 189.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.1 to 200.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.058942803
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Dare County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 69
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 172.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.6 to 192.9
  • The rate ratio is 0.967977271
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Davidson County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 334
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 193.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.0 to 202.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.081574339
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Davie County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 82
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 170.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.2 to 188.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.954052188
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 0.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Graham County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 22
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 196.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.7 to 237.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.096931057
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Greene County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 40
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 201.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.5 to 231.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.128951878
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Haywood County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 157
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 182.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.6 to 195.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.020473261
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Jackson County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 72
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 176.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.2 to 195.9
  • The rate ratio is 0.986633633
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Jones County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 23
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 163.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.3 to 197.1
  • The rate ratio is 0.913081189
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lincoln County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 142
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 189.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.9 to 204.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.062856484
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Macon County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 91
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 165.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.8 to 181.9
  • The rate ratio is 0.924420851
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Mitchell County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 47
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 199.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.2 to 227.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.114789501
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Montgomery County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 51
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 162.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.4 to 183.6
  • The rate ratio is 0.906644388
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Northampton County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 59
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 191.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.6 to 214.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.069440239
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Pamlico County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 38
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 193.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.1 to 224.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.082217997
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Perquimans County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 38
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 202.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.7 to 235.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.134403786
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to 0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Polk County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 63
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 177.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.7 to 200.1
  • The rate ratio is 0.994454895
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Randolph County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 288
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 188.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.7 to 198.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.054500386
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Stanly County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 136
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 191.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.2 to 206.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.071342356
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Swain County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 34
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 194.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.7 to 226.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.087209664
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Warren County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 50
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 184.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.6 to 209.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.030171573
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Washington County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 30
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 170.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.5 to 200.6
  • The rate ratio is 0.952226663
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Watauga County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 74
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 169.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.7 to 188.2
  • The rate ratio is 0.950041516
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Yancey County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 49
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 182.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.2 to 208.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.023039435
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Alleghany County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 27
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 158.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.5 to 189.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.887230542
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -5.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.5 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Brunswick County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 244
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 175.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.2 to 186.4
  • The rate ratio is 0.982464878
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Buncombe County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 506
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 177.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.1 to 184.1
  • The rate ratio is 0.990732327
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Cabarrus County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 284
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 192.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.1 to 202.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.075185048
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Caswell County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 54
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 188.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.8 to 213.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.056873133
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.0 to -0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Catawba County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 321
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 188.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.0 to 197.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.053514692
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Craven County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 221
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 195.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.7 to 207.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.092369176
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Currituck County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 46
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 200.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.0 to 229.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.123933236
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Duplin County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 108
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 195.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.6 to 213.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.096166143
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Durham County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 400
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 189.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.7 to 197.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.058189727
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Forsyth County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 675
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 184.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.4 to 191.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.033420956
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Gaston County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 421
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 193.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.1 to 201.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.082002879
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Guilford County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 810
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 171.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.1 to 176.8
  • The rate ratio is 0.959344983
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -1.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Henderson County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 278
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 170.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.1 to 179.7
  • The rate ratio is 0.952615014
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Iredell County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 286
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 182.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.4 to 192.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.023279425
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Johnston County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 246
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 188.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.5 to 199.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.053460742
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Mecklenburg County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 1,131
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 172.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.8 to 177.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.964689651
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Moore County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 238
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 176.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.0 to 186.8
  • The rate ratio is 0.985704177
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Nash County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 204
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 189.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.6 to 201.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.058612156
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    New Hanover County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 378
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 185.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.3 to 194.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.039289281
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Pender County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 113
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 192.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.3 to 208.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.075135566
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Pitt County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 241
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 187.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.8 to 198.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.048703535
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Rowan County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 295
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 182.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.1 to 192.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.020730662
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Stokes County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 100
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 180.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.8 to 197.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.010029762
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -3.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.6 to -1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Union County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 233
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 169.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.1 to 179.4
  • The rate ratio is 0.946206243
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wake County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 972
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 162.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.1 to 167.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.910993362
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Chatham County
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 116
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 155.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.9 to 168.8
  • The rate ratio is 0.869889892
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lee County
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 103
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 155.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.3 to 169.6
  • The rate ratio is 0.870190860
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -3.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.0 to -2.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Orange County
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 173
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 159.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.0 to 170.8
  • The rate ratio is 0.893333550
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -4.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.8 to -2.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Transylvania County
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 78
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 151.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.0 to 168.3
  • The rate ratio is 0.847279150
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 05/22/2013 2:50 pm.
    Trend2
         Rising    when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is above 0.
         Stable    when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change includes 0.
         Falling    when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is below 0.
    Rate Comparison
         Above    when 95% confident the rate is above and Rate Ratio3 > 1.10
         Similar    when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
         Below    when 95% confident the rate is below and Rate Ratio3 < 0.90

    * Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trendestimates.
    ** Data are too sparse to provide stable estimates of annual rates needed to calculate trend.
    1 Priority indices were created by ordering from rates that are rising and above the comparison rate to rates that are falling and below the comparison rate.
    2 Recent trend in death rates is Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint Regression Program. Due to data availability issues, the time period used in the calculation of the joinpoint regression model may differ for selected racial groups or counties.
    3 Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate.

    Source: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (19 age groups: <1, 1–4, 5–9, … , 80–84, 85+). The Healthy People 2010 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The US populations included with the data release have been adjusted for the population shifts due to hurricanes Katrina and Rita for 62 counties and parishes in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The 1969-2009 US Population Data File is used with mortality data.

    Note: When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate. Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.

    State Cancer Registries may provide more current or more local data. Data presented on the State Cancer Profiles Web Site may differ from statistics reported by the State Cancer Registries (for more information).