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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Ohio 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.

Ohio

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.5.
Rate : The death rate is 137.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.3 to 138.6 and 11,702 average annual deaths.

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 -1.8 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 198.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.8 to 230.3 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Brown 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 -1.1 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 175.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.6 to 198.1 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Carroll 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 -0.1 to 5.9.
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 127.9 to 179.0 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Crawford 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 -1.3 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 153.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.5 to 174.9 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Fayette 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 -1.4 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 177.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.6 to 207.2 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Guernsey 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 -1.0 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 162.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.1 to 186.1 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hardin 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 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 185.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.1 to 215.8 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Highland 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 -1.3 to 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 157.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.0 to 178.7 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lawrence County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 6.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.5 to 203.1 and 80 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Logan 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 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 155.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.7 to 176.9 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Madison 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 155.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.4 to 178.4 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Meigs 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 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.0 to 184.8 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ottawa 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 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.5 to 182.7 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Paulding 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 -2.8 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 158.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.0 to 192.6 and 22 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 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 179.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.7 to 205.8 and 44 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 0.1 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 170.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.7 to 199.1 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Preble 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 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 131.8 to 173.0 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Scioto 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 -1.8 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 166.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.8 to 182.9 and 90 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Seneca 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 1.2.
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 134.8 to 170.9 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Tuscarawas 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 -0.6 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.3 to 166.8 and 108 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Vinton 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 -2.0 to 2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.5 to 213.1 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Ashtabula County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 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 146.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.5 to 160.2 and 110 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Butler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 139.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.2 to 146.7 and 348 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clark County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.3 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 145.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.9 to 156.4 and 155 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clinton 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 -2.3 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 154.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.8 to 176.8 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Columbiana County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 141.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.6 to 153.9 and 119 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 -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 149.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.4 to 175.6 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson 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 -2.1 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 154.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.9 to 170.9 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Licking 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.0 to 150.2 and 175 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lucas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 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 145.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.9 to 151.5 and 436 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Miami 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 140.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.2 to 152.9 and 117 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Muskingum County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.1 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 144.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.6 to 159.0 and 94 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Portage 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.0 to 156.9 and 162 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Richland 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.1 to 164.4 and 148 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ross 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 -2.1 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 146.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.7 to 162.1 and 79 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sandusky County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
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 higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 142.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.0 to 160.1 and 64 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washington 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 -5.5 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 143.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.6 to 160.7 and 71 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wood 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.0 to 157.7 and 125 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ashland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -13.4 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 134.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.0 to 152.4 and 57 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Auglaize County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 139.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.1 to 159.3 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Champaign 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 -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 137.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.6 to 158.7 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Coshocton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.6 to 167.6 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Darke 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 -1.6 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 134.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.1 to 152.4 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Defiance 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 -1.6 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 133.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.7 to 154.6 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fulton 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 -1.2 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 143.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.5 to 164.6 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gallia 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 145.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.9 to 169.9 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hancock County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 124.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.5 to 139.0 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Henry 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 136.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.8 to 162.5 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Holmes 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 -2.2 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 123.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 104.2 to 145.3 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Monroe 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 -2.4 to 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 137.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 105.8 to 175.9 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Morgan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.0 to 182.3 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Morrow 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 -2.3 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 142.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.9 to 165.8 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Noble 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 122.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 88.6 to 164.9 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Shelby 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 -1.3 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 142.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.6 to 162.3 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Van Wert 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 -1.4 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 137.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.6 to 161.7 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Williams 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 -2.2 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 131.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.4 to 152.0 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wyandot 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 -2.0 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 136.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.3 to 164.5 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Allen County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 129.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.8 to 142.3 and 97 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Athens 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 -2.6 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 136.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.2 to 155.3 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Belmont 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 -0.1.
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 122.4 to 152.1 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clermont County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 136.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.0 to 145.5 and 203 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cuyahoga 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 -1.4 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 137.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.4 to 141.1 and 1,374 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Erie 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 -4.7 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 134.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.9 to 148.3 and 90 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fairfield 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 130.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.6 to 140.3 and 143 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 -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 129.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.8 to 133.4 and 939 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Geauga County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 121.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.8 to 133.5 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Greene 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 124.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.3 to 133.9 and 150 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hamilton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 134.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.1 to 138.9 and 758 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Harrison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 127.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 99.7 to 162.6 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hocking County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.3.
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 124.5 to 173.7 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Huron 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 -5.5 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 142.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.7 to 160.4 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Knox 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 -2.0 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 139.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.6 to 156.2 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lake 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 -1.8 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 137.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.5 to 145.0 and 269 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lorain County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 136.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.4 to 143.1 and 329 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mahoning County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 126.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.8 to 133.8 and 250 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Marion 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 139.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.4 to 156.8 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Medina County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 120.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.2 to 129.0 and 169 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Mercer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 124.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.4 to 145.0 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.1 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 138.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.2 to 143.9 and 559 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pickaway County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 139.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.0 to 157.2 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Putnam County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 112.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 94.6 to 134.1 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Stark County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 136.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.3 to 142.7 and 406 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Summit 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 -1.3 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 137.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.6 to 143.1 and 573 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Trumbull 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 -1.6 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 134.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.6 to 143.3 and 227 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Union County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.9 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 112.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.0 to 129.2 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Warren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 124.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.8 to 133.0 and 192 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wayne 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 129.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.9 to 141.8 and 109 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Delaware County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 109.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 101.5 to 118.1 and 141 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/21/2026 4:49 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

¹ Priority indices were created by ordering from rates that are rising and above the comparison rate to rates that are falling and below the comparison rate.
² Recent trend in death rates is usually an Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint. Due to data availability issues, the time period and/or calculation method used in the calculation of the trends may differ for selected geographic areas.
³ Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate. Previous versions of this table used one-year rates for states and five-year rates for counties. As of June 2018, only five-year rates are used.
Source: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (20 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85-89, 90+). The Healthy People 2030 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The US Population Data File is used with mortality data.
Note: When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate. Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.

State Cancer Registries may provide more current or more local data. Data presented on the State Cancer Profiles Web Site may differ from statistics reported by the State Cancer Registries (for more information).

Interpret Rankings provides insight into interpreting cancer statistics. When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate.

Data for United States do not include Puerto Rico.

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