State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Oregon 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.

Oregon

• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.4.
• Rate : The death rate is 172.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.6 to 175.3 and 4,410 average annual deaths.

Coos 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 -1.6 to -0.7.
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 200.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.8 to 219.3 and 115 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Curry 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 -2.8 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 209.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.2 to 240.0 and 56 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Douglas 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 -1.4 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 202.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.8 to 216.8 and 193 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Josephine 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 -0.7.
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 203.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.7 to 219.4 and 153 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Klamath County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 213.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.1 to 233.7 and 104 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lincoln 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 196.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.3 to 218.3 and 89 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Linn 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 -0.2.
• 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 198.3 to 228.2 and 171 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Crook County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 173.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.8 to 202.2 and 37 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Grant County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -14.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -26.8 to 5.7.
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 197.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.8 to 256.9 and 15 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Harney County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 148.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.5 to 200.6 and 10 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Malheur County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 172.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.8 to 202.3 and 32 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Morrow 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 -4.3 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 186.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.7 to 240.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tillamook County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 187.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.2 to 215.5 and 47 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Union 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 -2.8 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 171.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.8 to 201.7 and 32 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wallowa County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to 1.8.
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 189.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.7 to 251.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wasco County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 174.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.7 to 204.7 and 33 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Baker 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 -3.6 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 172.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.5 to 208.4 and 26 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Clackamas 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 -2.4 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 161.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.0 to 168.3 and 417 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Clatsop 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 -2.2 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 185.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.6 to 209.8 and 56 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Columbia 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 -3.0 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 185.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.6 to 207.5 and 69 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jackson 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 -1.9 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 174.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.3 to 184.3 and 280 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Jefferson 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 -2.7 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 178.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.2 to 213.3 and 28 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lake County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 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 144.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.9 to 191.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Lane 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 -1.6 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 182.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.6 to 190.2 and 449 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Marion 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 -2.0 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 177.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.7 to 186.5 and 326 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Multnomah 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 -2.3 to -1.6.
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 173.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.5 to 180.0 and 659 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Polk County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
• 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 similar compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 163.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.0 to 179.7 and 87 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Umatilla County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
• 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 similar compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 184.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.8 to 203.5 and 84 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Yamhill 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 -2.4 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 163.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.8 to 178.5 and 107 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Benton County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.6.
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 148.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.5 to 164.5 and 78 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Deschutes County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.5 to -1.9.
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 139.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.6 to 149.8 and 183 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Hood River County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.7 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 134.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.2 to 166.3 and 19 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Washington County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
• Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.4.
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
• Rate : The death rate is 147.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.3 to 154.5 and 413 average annual deaths.
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Gilliam County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
• Recent Trend(2) : **
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
• Rate : *
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Sherman County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
• Recent Trend(2) : **
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
• Rate : *
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Wheeler County

• Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
• Recent Trend(2) : **
• County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
• Rate : *
• Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/22/2026 2:34 am.


* Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates.
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).

Data for the following has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates:
Gilliam County, Sherman County, Wheeler County

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.