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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Mississippi 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.

Mississippi

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to -0.4.
Rate : The death rate is 149.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.1 to 152.0 and 3,036 average annual deaths.

Monroe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 12.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.3 to 176.1 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Neshoba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 160.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.4 to 188.9 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Adams County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 173.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.1 to 201.1 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Coahoma 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 -1.6 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 214.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.2 to 252.4 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Copiah County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 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 151.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.7 to 179.0 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Covington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 170.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.7 to 208.8 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Forrest 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 -1.6 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 148.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.6 to 165.3 and 68 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

George 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 -2.0 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 179.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.7 to 216.5 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Grenada 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 -1.6 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.4 to 222.0 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hancock 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 -1.2 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 153.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.9 to 173.5 and 57 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Holmes 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 -1.0 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 200.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.1 to 243.4 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Humphreys 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 -2.7 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 204.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.7 to 266.7 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Jasper 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 -2.6 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 128.6 to 200.0 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Leflore County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 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 202.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.1 to 235.2 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Lincoln 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 -1.3 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 153.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.4 to 178.2 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lowndes 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 -0.4 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 157.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.6 to 176.4 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Marshall 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 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 173.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.6 to 200.1 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Panola 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 -1.2 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 174.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.6 to 201.0 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Pearl River 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 -1.6 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 166.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.8 to 186.1 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Perry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 171.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.5 to 216.7 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Pike 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 -2.5 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 149.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.3 to 172.3 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pontotoc County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 3.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 181.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.5 to 211.3 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Quitman County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 12.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 261.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.5 to 345.0 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Sharkey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 5.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 236.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.5 to 348.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Sunflower 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 -1.5 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 182.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.9 to 217.1 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Tate 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 -1.5 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 155.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.5 to 184.2 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Tishomingo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 3.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 192.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.9 to 228.5 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Tunica County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 264.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.3 to 341.4 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Union 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 -1.2 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 159.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.4 to 187.5 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Warren 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 -1.8 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 150.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.3 to 172.5 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Washington 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 -1.8 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 200.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.9 to 225.2 and 65 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Wilkinson 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 -3.1 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 175.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.1 to 233.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Winston 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 -1.7 to 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.7 to 200.1 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Yazoo 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 -0.5 to 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.6 to 217.1 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Bolivar County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 172.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.6 to 200.3 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

DeSoto 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 -1.3 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 157.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.1 to 169.0 and 169 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Harrison 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 -1.6 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 151.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.9 to 161.0 and 207 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jackson 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 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.5 to 157.9 and 141 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 162.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.5 to 178.5 and 90 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Madison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -12.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -20.7 to -3.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.5 to 166.1 and 109 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Yalobusha County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 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 167.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.8 to 210.6 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Amite 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 -2.3 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 109.4 to 175.6 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Attala 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 -1.4 to 3.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.0 to 185.7 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Benton 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 -3.7 to 3.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 157.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.4 to 216.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Calhoun County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -22.6 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 153.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.2 to 195.2 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Carroll 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 -3.7 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 133.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 98.5 to 180.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Chickasaw 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 -2.7 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 142.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.7 to 177.2 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Choctaw 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 -1.9 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 104.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 74.3 to 146.4 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Claiborne 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 -3.1 to 2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 134.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.0 to 183.9 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clarke 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 -2.5 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 114.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 90.1 to 145.6 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 140.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.9 to 173.0 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 141.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 105.9 to 185.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hinds County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 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 136.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.7 to 145.1 and 203 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Itawamba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 145.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.3 to 174.8 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson 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 -4.6 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 156.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.3 to 217.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson Davis 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 2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.9 to 188.8 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jones 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 0.1.
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 114.8 to 145.3 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Kemper 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 -4.4 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 136.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 96.1 to 190.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lafayette 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 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 132.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.6 to 152.2 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lauderdale County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 to 3.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 128.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.0 to 143.4 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lawrence 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 -1.9 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 155.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.0 to 201.3 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Leake 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 -2.4 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 149.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.6 to 181.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Marion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 136.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.1 to 164.7 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Montgomery 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 -1.9 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 130.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 98.4 to 171.7 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Newton 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 -3.3 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 122.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.8 to 151.9 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Noxubee 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 2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 139.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 100.2 to 188.8 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Oktibbeha 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 133.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.5 to 155.5 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Prentiss 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 1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 142.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.0 to 169.8 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Scott 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 -2.4 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 131.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.6 to 158.3 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Simpson 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 -1.3 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 136.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.9 to 162.8 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Smith 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 -3.3 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 139.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.4 to 174.9 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Stone 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 -3.5 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 147.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.6 to 184.2 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Tallahatchie 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 -0.8 to 2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 159.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.0 to 204.4 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Tippah 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 -1.9 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 140.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.1 to 170.8 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Walthall 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 -1.0 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 144.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.3 to 183.5 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.9 to 187.6 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Webster 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 -2.6 to 1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.5 to 219.0 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Rankin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 109.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 100.5 to 118.5 and 120 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Alcorn 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 -3.0 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 126.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.0 to 148.2 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -19.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -32.2 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 140.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 100.2 to 192.9 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lamar 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 -2.2 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 121.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.9 to 138.6 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Issaquena 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 1:01 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:
Issaquena 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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