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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Michigan Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Female

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 -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -1.0.
Rate : The death rate is 126.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.1 to 126.6 and 287,034 average annual deaths.

Michigan

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.9.
Rate : The death rate is 137.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.5 to 139.0 and 10,015 average annual deaths.

Alpena County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 8.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 160.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.6 to 185.7 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Alcona 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 -0.7 to 1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 177.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.2 to 223.5 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Allegan 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 -1.1 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 152.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.9 to 165.0 and 123 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cass County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 147.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.9 to 166.1 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Chippewa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 157.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.6 to 182.5 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clare 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 -1.7 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 163.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.8 to 189.4 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Crawford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 163.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.2 to 202.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Gratiot 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 -0.6 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 164.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.4 to 188.5 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hillsdale 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 -1.5 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 157.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.1 to 178.8 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Huron 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 -1.4 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 158.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.1 to 181.8 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Ionia 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 -1.5 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 145.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.0 to 164.4 and 57 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Iosco 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 -0.9 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 177.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.7 to 207.8 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Isabella County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 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 170.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.7 to 192.3 and 57 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Kalkaska County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 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 175.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.7 to 212.7 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Mason County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
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 higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 151.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.9 to 178.1 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Mecosta County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 150.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.9 to 172.9 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Montcalm County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 147.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.7 to 165.2 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Montmorency County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to 1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 198.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.7 to 252.7 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Roscommon 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 -0.9 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 161.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.9 to 190.9 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sanilac 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 -0.9 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 148.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.5 to 169.4 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Shiawassee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 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 148.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.5 to 164.6 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Tuscola County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 153.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.0 to 172.6 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Van Buren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 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 145.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.2 to 161.3 and 80 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bay 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 -1.2 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 151.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.2 to 164.1 and 128 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Berrien County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 140.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.2 to 150.8 and 176 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Calhoun 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 156.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.0 to 168.1 and 152 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Genesee 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 147.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.2 to 153.9 and 449 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ingham 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.7 to 149.4 and 235 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 147.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.6 to 158.3 and 171 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Macomb County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.5 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 139.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.6 to 143.9 and 917 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 -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 139.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.7 to 149.6 and 165 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Muskegon 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 -1.0 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 152.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.9 to 163.2 and 190 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Newaygo 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 -2.0 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 151.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.2 to 170.8 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ogemaw 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 -2.4 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 165.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.3 to 197.7 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Saginaw 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 -1.7 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 139.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.4 to 148.4 and 207 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

St. Clair 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 -1.7 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 148.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.0 to 159.1 and 183 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Wayne 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 -3.3 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 144.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.5 to 147.7 and 1,750 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Alger 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 -1.6 to 2.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 142.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.3 to 197.8 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Antrim 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 122.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 100.7 to 149.1 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Arenac 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 -2.5 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 143.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.1 to 180.3 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Baraga 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 -2.7 to 2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 109.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 77.7 to 154.9 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Benzie 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 -2.5 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 120.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 94.9 to 152.5 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Charlevoix County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 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 138.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.5 to 165.1 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cheboygan 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 -2.3 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 141.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.2 to 167.0 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Delta 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 -1.7 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 136.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.1 to 157.3 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Dickinson 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 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 108.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.7 to 130.5 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Eaton 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 -1.3 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 134.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.4 to 146.9 and 112 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Emmet 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 -1.8 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 131.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.1 to 153.0 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Gladwin 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 -2.2 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 147.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.5 to 173.7 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Grand Traverse 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 -1.2 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 121.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.5 to 133.8 and 95 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Houghton 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 -1.8 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 141.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.7 to 165.5 and 35 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 -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 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 142.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.2 to 183.6 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lake 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 -1.1 to 7.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 162.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.5 to 208.5 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Luce 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 -3.6 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 180.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.5 to 252.6 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Manistee 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 -1.2 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 146.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.6 to 172.7 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Marquette 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 -1.4 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 132.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.2 to 148.3 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Menominee 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 -2.6 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 145.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.5 to 173.2 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Missaukee 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 -1.7 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 143.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.1 to 180.5 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Oceana 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 -0.7 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 136.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.4 to 162.5 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ontonagon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 147.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.0 to 204.3 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Osceola County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 148.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.9 to 177.2 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Oscoda 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 -3.0 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 166.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.1 to 219.6 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Otsego 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 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 131.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.1 to 157.2 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Presque Isle County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.9 to 10.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 134.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 105.9 to 171.5 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Schoolcraft 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 -3.6 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 128.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 95.0 to 174.1 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wexford 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 -1.6 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 148.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.7 to 172.3 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Barry 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 138.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.9 to 155.4 and 62 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Branch 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 137.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.0 to 157.7 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gogebic County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -19.5 to -2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 114.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.0 to 146.1 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Kalamazoo 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 135.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.2 to 143.5 and 228 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Kent 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 -1.3 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 128.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.6 to 133.8 and 507 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lapeer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -13.1 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 135.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.2 to 149.6 and 91 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lenawee 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 -1.7 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 133.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.2 to 145.9 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Livingston 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 -5.8 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 120.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.6 to 129.7 and 170 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Mackinac 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 -4.5 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 119.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 92.5 to 155.9 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Midland 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 129.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.2 to 142.5 and 89 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Oakland 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 -1.6 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 122.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.8 to 125.3 and 1,151 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Ottawa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 121.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.5 to 128.7 and 237 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

St. Joseph 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 -1.9 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 138.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.2 to 156.0 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washtenaw 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 123.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.0 to 130.3 and 280 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Clinton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 106.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 94.7 to 119.2 and 62 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Leelanau County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 98.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 80.6 to 120.2 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Keweenaw 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 03/21/2026 2:44 pm.

Trend²
Rising

when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is above 0.
Stable

when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change includes 0.
Falling

when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is below 0.
Rate Comparison
Above

when 95% confident the rate is above and Rate Ratio³ > 1.10
Similar

when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
Below

when 95% confident the rate is below and Rate Ratio³ < 0.90

* Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and 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:
Keweenaw 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.

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