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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Nebraska 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.

Nebraska

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.7.
Rate : The death rate is 130.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.6 to 133.3 and 1,682 average annual deaths.

Hitchcock County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 3.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.0 to 7.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 256.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.0 to 394.4 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Burt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 25.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.9 to 46.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 131.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 92.9 to 185.3 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Cheyenne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 5.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.4 to 21.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 160.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.1 to 211.4 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Stanton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 13.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.1 to 34.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 95.8 to 212.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Dodge 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 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 153.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.1 to 177.0 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson 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 -1.5 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 193.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.0 to 255.1 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Nemaha County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 5.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.4 to 262.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Webster County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 4.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 217.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.1 to 318.8 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Adams 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 1.5.
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 114.5 to 160.5 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Antelope 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 -5.0 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 95.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 60.1 to 148.6 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Boone 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 -4.7 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 117.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 80.1 to 172.4 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Box Butte 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 -3.7 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 154.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.9 to 200.9 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Buffalo 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 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 127.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.1 to 146.5 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Butler 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 -2.5 to 3.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 128.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 90.7 to 178.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Cass 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 136.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.3 to 163.7 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cedar County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 4.9.
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 102.6 to 195.0 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cherry 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 -26.1 to 18.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 135.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 87.9 to 202.2 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clay 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 -3.9 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 129.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 84.3 to 192.9 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Colfax 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 2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 129.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.9 to 182.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Cuming 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 -2.8 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 108.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 76.6 to 152.4 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Custer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 105.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 75.2 to 145.5 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Dakota 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 -2.6 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 122.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 95.7 to 155.4 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Dawes 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 -4.1 to 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 104.9 to 200.7 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Dawson 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 120.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 95.9 to 148.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Dixon 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 -1.6 to 2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 99.0 to 210.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Fillmore County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 112.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 73.6 to 170.7 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.4 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 169.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.2 to 264.5 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Furnas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 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 124.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 75.9 to 196.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Gage 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 1.4.
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 121.3 to 175.6 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hamilton 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 -2.9 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 119.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 85.3 to 164.7 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Holt 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 -1.8 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 127.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 93.2 to 171.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Howard 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 -4.1 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 101.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 66.3 to 152.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Johnson 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 2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 141.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.7 to 219.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Kearney 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 -2.1 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 126.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 84.1 to 184.8 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Keith 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 -4.0 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 139.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.7 to 188.8 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Knox 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 -3.4 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 116.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 83.8 to 160.9 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Lincoln 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.1 to 162.6 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Madison 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 0.9.
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 103.0 to 145.3 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Merrick 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 -3.3 to 3.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 116.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 79.2 to 166.8 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Morrill 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 -4.7 to 4.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 131.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 82.5 to 204.1 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Nance 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 -4.4 to 3.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 190.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.8 to 294.5 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Nuckolls 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 -3.5 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 128.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 74.8 to 209.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Otoe 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 -2.6 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.5 to 188.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Phelps 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 -2.3 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 128.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 93.2 to 174.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pierce 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 -2.3 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 114.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 78.8 to 164.4 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Platte 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 -2.4 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 127.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.3 to 151.5 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Polk 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 -2.1 to 3.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 135.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 87.5 to 204.3 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Red Willow 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 -2.9 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 138.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.2 to 183.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Richardson 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 -3.9 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 163.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.0 to 218.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Saline 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 -2.4 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 99.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 71.9 to 134.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Saunders 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 -1.7 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 140.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.9 to 170.5 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Scotts Bluff 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 -1.8 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 129.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.7 to 151.1 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Seward 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 -2.0 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 129.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 101.7 to 163.6 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Sheridan 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 -3.9 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 128.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 80.2 to 199.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Thayer 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 -2.7 to 2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 137.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 90.6 to 204.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Valley 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 -1.7 to 4.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 149.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 90.0 to 236.5 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 121.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.6 to 150.7 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

York 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 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 116.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.4 to 149.7 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 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 87.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 56.2 to 131.1 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Chase County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -13.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -42.7 to -2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 89.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.5 to 155.5 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Douglas 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 -1.6 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 134.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.9 to 140.4 and 446 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hall 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 -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 126.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.6 to 143.8 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Kimball County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -26.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -46.7 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 138.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 81.5 to 228.4 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lancaster 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 -2.0 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 118.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.9 to 126.2 and 227 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Sarpy 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 -1.7 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 138.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.7 to 148.8 and 138 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Boyd County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 142.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 81.5 to 267.3 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Garden County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 148.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 86.2 to 273.3 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Greeley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
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 110.1 to 351.5 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Harlan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 135.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 81.8 to 225.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Sherman County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 130.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 72.4 to 227.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Thurston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 238.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.8 to 331.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Arthur 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 : *

Banner 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 : *

Blaine 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 : *

Brown 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 : *

Deuel 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 : *

Dundy 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 : *

Frontier 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 : *

Garfield 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 : *

Gosper 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 : *

Grant 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 : *

Hayes 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 : *

Hooker 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 : *

Keya Paha 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 : *

Logan 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 : *

Loup 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 : *

McPherson 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 : *

Pawnee 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 : *

Perkins 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 : *

Rock 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 : *

Sioux 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 : *

Thomas County

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

Wheeler County

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

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/21/2026 4:23 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.
** Data are too sparse to provide stable estimates of annual rates needed to calculate trend.
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:
Arthur County, Banner County, Blaine County, Brown County, Deuel County, Dundy County, Frontier County, Garfield County, Gosper County, Grant County, Hayes County, Hooker County, Keya Paha County, Logan County, Loup County, McPherson County, Pawnee County, Perkins County, Rock County, Sioux County, Thomas County, Wheeler County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Boyd County, Garden County, Greeley County, Harlan County, Sherman County, Thurston 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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