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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin

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 177.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.0 to 179.1 and 6,217 average annual deaths.

Winnebago County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.2 to 4.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.3 to 196.0 and 181 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Adams County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 202.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.2 to 235.3 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lafayette 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 -1.8 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 214.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.6 to 258.6 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Langlade County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 219.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.5 to 257.2 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Marquette 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 -1.9 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 236.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 199.2 to 279.4 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sauk 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 -1.2 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 203.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.7 to 225.0 and 83 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Barron 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 197.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.1 to 220.4 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Dodge 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 -2.4 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 189.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.6 to 207.2 and 108 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Douglas 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 198.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.6 to 224.0 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Grant 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 -2.2 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 195.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.5 to 220.3 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Juneau 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 -2.6 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 206.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.6 to 238.9 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Kenosha 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 -1.8 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 196.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.0 to 211.0 and 170 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Milwaukee 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 -1.8 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 196.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.8 to 203.1 and 853 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Monroe 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 -1.7 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 199.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.8 to 224.5 and 57 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ashland 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 -2.5 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 181.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.9 to 222.3 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Buffalo 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 -3.2 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 169.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.8 to 210.7 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Chippewa 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 -1.9 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 185.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.7 to 205.0 and 80 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clark 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 -0.9 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 196.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.5 to 226.7 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Door 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 -2.6 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 155.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.2 to 179.1 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Dunn 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 -1.7 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 172.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.2 to 198.1 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Florence 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 -3.4 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 186.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.1 to 271.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Forest 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 -3.9 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 191.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.9 to 243.7 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Iowa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 194.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.6 to 231.2 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Iron County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 178.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.8 to 241.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Jackson 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 -2.1 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 192.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.8 to 227.7 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Kewaunee 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 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 156.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.3 to 189.2 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Marinette 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 -2.0 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 185.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.4 to 208.1 and 65 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Menominee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 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 252.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.7 to 376.1 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Outagamie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 173.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.4 to 185.5 and 174 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pepin 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 -2.0 to 12.7.
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 104.8 to 202.4 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Portage 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 -1.5 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 186.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.2 to 207.0 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Richland 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 -2.6 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 149.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.1 to 183.0 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Rusk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 192.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.5 to 235.4 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Trempealeau County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 185.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.5 to 215.8 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Vernon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 190.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.8 to 220.1 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Vilas 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 -2.7 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 185.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.6 to 213.5 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washburn 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 -2.6 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 203.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.4 to 244.2 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bayfield 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 -4.2 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 163.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.0 to 199.7 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Brown 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 170.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.7 to 181.1 and 236 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Burnett 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 -2.9 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 186.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.7 to 221.7 and 34 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 -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 178.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.3 to 199.5 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Crawford 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 -2.4 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 204.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.0 to 244.6 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Eau Claire 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 -2.0 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 167.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.0 to 183.5 and 94 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Fond du Lac 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 -2.0 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 174.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.5 to 189.8 and 112 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Green 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 -2.5 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 176.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.4 to 202.5 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Green Lake 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 -2.4 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 197.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.8 to 236.0 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson 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 -2.6 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 170.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.6 to 188.3 and 89 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

La Crosse 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 -1.9 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 176.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.0 to 191.3 and 119 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 -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 194.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.8 to 224.0 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Manitowoc 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 174.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.3 to 191.8 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Marathon 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 156.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.9 to 169.3 and 137 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Oconto 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 -2.5 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 172.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.9 to 196.4 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Oneida 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 191.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.6 to 215.4 and 64 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ozaukee 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 -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.5 to 180.3 and 102 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pierce 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 -3.3 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 164.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.0 to 190.3 and 39 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 -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 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 184.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.4 to 206.9 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Price County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.9 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 156.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.7 to 193.7 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Racine 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 -1.8 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 177.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.1 to 189.1 and 201 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Rock 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 -1.9 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 186.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.7 to 199.5 and 177 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Sawyer 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 -3.6 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 193.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.5 to 229.3 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Shawano County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 182.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.0 to 206.5 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Sheboygan 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 -2.0 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 173.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.1 to 188.2 and 128 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

St. Croix 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 -2.7 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 163.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.8 to 182.0 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Taylor 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 -2.6 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 152.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.6 to 185.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Walworth County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.4 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 170.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.7 to 186.0 and 117 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Washington 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 -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.1 to 174.3 and 140 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Waukesha County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 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 158.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.7 to 165.9 and 415 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Waupaca 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 -2.1 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 191.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.7 to 212.2 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Waushara 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 -3.2 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 156.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.2 to 182.9 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Wood 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 -1.9 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 158.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.5 to 174.9 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Calumet 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 -2.6 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.7 to 169.0 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Dane County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.0 to 159.9 and 405 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/22/2026 5:43 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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