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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

North Carolina Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Male

Sorted by priority index

Explanation of Column Headers

State/County - The site and sex combination for this comparison.

Priority Index ¹ - The priority index is based upon the direction of the trend and the rate comparison. An index of 1 is the highest priority - that trend is rising and the rate is already higher. An index of 9 is the lowest priority - the trend is falling and the rate is already lower.

Recent Trends - This is an interpretation of the AAPC:

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.

AAPC (95% Confidence Interval) - The Average Annual Percent Change is the change in rate over time. These AAPCs are based upon APCs that were calculated by Joinpoint Regression Program

Other Notes

Larger confidence intervals indicate less stability of the data. This is often due to low counts that are not quite low enough to be suppressed.
Data is currently being suppressed if there are fewer than 16 counts for the time period.

Line by Line Interpretation of the Report

United States

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.7.
Rate : The death rate is 171.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.3 to 171.8 and 318,737 average annual deaths.

North Carolina

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.7.
Rate : The death rate is 185.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.7 to 186.9 and 10,699 average annual deaths.

Anson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 255.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 216.5 to 298.6 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Caldwell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 4.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 8.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 234.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 215.6 to 254.4 and 128 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 235.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.7 to 281.6 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Martin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 11.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 18.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 221.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.9 to 259.5 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

McDowell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 217.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.3 to 242.8 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Moore County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.0 to 2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 189.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.2 to 203.7 and 147 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Northampton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 10.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to 21.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 227.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.0 to 269.3 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Robeson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 262.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 243.9 to 283.1 and 159 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Swain County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 252.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 206.2 to 306.7 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Alamance County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 208.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.2 to 222.0 and 201 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Alexander County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 210.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.2 to 238.9 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Beaufort County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 211.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.7 to 236.2 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bertie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 219.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.0 to 261.5 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Bladen County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.1 to 246.1 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Burke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 202.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.1 to 219.9 and 122 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Carteret County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.7 to 210.9 and 111 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Catawba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 194.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.0 to 208.4 and 186 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Chowan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 218.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.9 to 265.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cleveland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 215.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.7 to 234.0 and 130 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Columbus County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 228.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 204.3 to 253.9 and 74 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Craven County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 212.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.6 to 230.1 and 137 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cumberland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 205.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.7 to 217.4 and 282 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Davidson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.7 to 227.8 and 230 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Duplin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 201.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.3 to 226.3 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Edgecombe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 241.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 216.5 to 268.9 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Forsyth County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 191.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.1 to 201.0 and 382 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gaston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 204.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.1 to 216.9 and 253 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Halifax County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 248.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 223.4 to 275.5 and 79 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Harnett County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.4 to 232.0 and 132 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Haywood County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 192.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.0 to 211.9 and 94 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Johnston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.4 to 209.2 and 198 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lenoir County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 205.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.5 to 228.7 and 74 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Mitchell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 228.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.3 to 273.8 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Nash County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.1 to 211.4 and 112 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Onslow County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 212.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.0 to 229.6 and 148 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pasquotank County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 199.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.2 to 228.0 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pender County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 201.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.8 to 224.2 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Person County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 202.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.5 to 230.6 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Randolph County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 205.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.6 to 220.0 and 181 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Richmond County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 241.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 213.9 to 271.0 and 62 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Rockingham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 218.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.6 to 236.3 and 136 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Rowan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -9.1 to -3.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 200.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.3 to 214.7 and 172 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Rutherford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 223.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.1 to 244.8 and 101 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sampson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 228.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 205.8 to 253.6 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Scotland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 233.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 202.3 to 268.5 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Stanly County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.4 to 226.0 and 80 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Surry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 223.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 204.5 to 244.6 and 106 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Vance County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 229.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 202.4 to 259.4 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 238.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 221.0 to 256.5 and 153 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Wilkes County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.4 to 212.2 and 94 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wilson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 215.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.2 to 235.9 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Yadkin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 206.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.3 to 235.2 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Camden County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 212.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.9 to 272.7 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Graham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 165.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.5 to 218.5 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Jones County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 209.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.8 to 270.8 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Macon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 172.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.5 to 195.9 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Stokes County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to 6.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 189.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.5 to 213.3 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Transylvania County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 157.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.9 to 180.8 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Tyrrell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.8 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 235.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.0 to 344.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Warren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 187.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.5 to 222.0 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 187.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.3 to 239.0 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Yancey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 198.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.2 to 234.2 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Alleghany County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.3 to 210.7 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Ashe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 170.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.9 to 198.3 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Avery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.7 to -2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.7 to 180.1 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Brunswick County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 186.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.0 to 199.3 and 248 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Buncombe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 159.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.3 to 168.6 and 280 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Cabarrus County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 165.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.0 to 177.7 and 170 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Caswell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.7 to 238.2 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cherokee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 173.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.6 to 200.9 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.1 to 194.0 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Currituck County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.1 to 198.6 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Dare County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 189.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.1 to 215.8 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Davie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 180.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.7 to 204.3 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Durham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to -2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 157.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.3 to 167.3 and 230 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.7 to 209.0 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gates County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 185.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.0 to 238.4 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Granville County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 190.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.5 to 212.8 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Guilford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 182.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.3 to 190.2 and 493 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Henderson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 177.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.4 to 190.9 and 166 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hertford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.1 to -2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 205.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.7 to 245.2 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hoke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 194.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.9 to 226.0 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hyde County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.4 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 85.3 to 256.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Iredell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 175.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.5 to 187.9 and 182 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.6 to 199.3 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 184.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.3 to 202.6 and 105 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Madison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 181.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.3 to 216.8 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mecklenburg County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.2 to 160.4 and 666 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 194.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.6 to 227.7 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

New Hanover County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.7 to 190.0 and 237 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pamlico County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 182.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.5 to 225.6 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Perquimans County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 198.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.7 to 241.6 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pitt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 186.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.8 to 201.4 and 146 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Polk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 153.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.2 to 185.1 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Union County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.7 to 180.4 and 184 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Watauga County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.5 to 175.1 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Chatham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 147.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.8 to 161.9 and 93 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 149.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.9 to 171.7 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Orange County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to -2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 136.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.5 to 150.2 and 99 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Wake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.9 to 149.2 and 680 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/22/2026 5:54 am.

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

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 usually an Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint. Due to data availability issues, the time period and/or calculation method used in the calculation of the trends may differ for selected geographic areas.
³ Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate. Previous versions of this table used one-year rates for states and five-year rates for counties. As of June 2018, only five-year rates are used.
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 (20 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85-89, 90+). The Healthy People 2030 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 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).

Interpret Rankings provides insight into interpreting cancer statistics. 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.

Data for United States do not include Puerto Rico.

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