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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Kansas Counties versus United States

Lung & Bronchus

All Races, Both Sexes

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 -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -3.5.
Rate : The death rate is 31.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.4 to 31.6 and 134,732 average annual deaths.

Kansas

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -2.4.
Rate : The death rate is 35.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.8 to 36.5 and 1,323 average annual deaths.

Kingman County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 14.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 2.1 to 50.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 66.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.0 to 94.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Wabaunsee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 4.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.5 to 9.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.5 to 72.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Allen 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 -3.0 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 50.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.0 to 68.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Crawford 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 -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 47.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.9 to 57.5 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 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 45.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.2 to 57.7 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Geary 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 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 69.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 54.8 to 85.5 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Jefferson 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 -4.2 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 43.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.3 to 56.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Labette County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 50.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.1 to 63.6 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Miami 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 -2.6 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 41.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.3 to 50.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Neosho County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 45.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.6 to 60.3 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sumner County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 52.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.6 to 65.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Wilson 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 -3.0 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 52.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.9 to 75.4 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Butler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.0 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 38.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.8 to 45.4 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cherokee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 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 57.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.4 to 71.7 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Cowley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 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 46.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.1 to 56.0 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Leavenworth County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -8.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -19.0 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 39.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.8 to 45.3 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 44.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.7 to 54.7 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Osage County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 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 46.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.5 to 61.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Sedgwick County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 38.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.5 to 41.0 and 241 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Shawnee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -13.3 to -2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 35.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.6 to 39.5 and 91 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wyandotte County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 51.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.7 to 56.8 and 88 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Bourbon 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 -4.6 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 31.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.4 to 45.8 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Clay 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 -2.5 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 48.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.9 to 70.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Cloud 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 2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 36.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.6 to 55.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Dickinson 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 -4.2 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 41.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.9 to 54.0 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Doniphan 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 49.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.3 to 72.7 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Linn 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 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 46.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.7 to 65.7 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Marion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 13.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 35.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.3 to 50.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Marshall 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 2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.4 to 62.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Morris 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 -4.9 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 33.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.8 to 56.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Nemaha 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 -3.1 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 34.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.9 to 51.4 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pawnee 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 -0.6 to 7.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.7 to 73.2 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Pratt 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 -4.2 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 32.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.3 to 49.6 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Republic 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 36.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.9 to 62.5 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Riley 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 -3.8 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 32.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.1 to 40.7 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Rooks 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 -5.1 to 5.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.7 to 84.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Russell 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 -3.8 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 40.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.9 to 63.1 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Anderson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -9.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.1 to -5.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 39.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.6 to 60.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Atchison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.9 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 32.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.6 to 46.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Barton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 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 31.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.4 to 40.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Coffey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 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 37.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.7 to 56.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Douglas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 29.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.4 to 34.6 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Ellis County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 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 27.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.6 to 37.3 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Finney County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.3 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 24.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.7 to 33.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Ford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.6 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 27.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.4 to 36.6 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Greenwood County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -12.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -34.1 to -3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 35.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.6 to 60.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Harper County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.8 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 39.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.3 to 65.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Harvey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 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 28.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.3 to 36.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 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 37.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.4 to 53.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lyon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 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 26.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.0 to 35.5 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Mitchell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.9 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 37.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.0 to 62.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ottawa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.3 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 37.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.8 to 62.6 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pottawatomie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 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 32.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.9 to 43.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Reno County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.9 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 36.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.3 to 42.8 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Rice County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -25.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -48.9 to -8.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.0 to 62.1 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Saline County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -22.7 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 33.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.2 to 40.2 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Seward County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.8 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 27.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.7 to 40.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Johnson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.1 to -3.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 24.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.6 to 26.0 and 172 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

McPherson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 24.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 18.7 to 32.0 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Barber 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 51.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.3 to 86.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Brown 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 55.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.3 to 78.7 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Elk 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 68.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.7 to 119.8 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Washington 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 31.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 18.0 to 54.6 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Chase 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 : *

Chautauqua 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 : *

Cheyenne 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 : *

Clark 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 : *

Comanche 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 : *

Decatur 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 : *

Edwards 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 : *

Ellsworth 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 : *

Gove 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 : *

Graham 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 : *

Gray 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 : *

Greeley 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 : *

Hamilton 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 : *

Haskell 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 : *

Hodgeman 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 : *

Jewell 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 : *

Kearny 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 : *

Kiowa 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 : *

Lane 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 : *

Lincoln 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 : *

Meade 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 : *

Morton 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 : *

Ness 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 : *

Norton 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 : *

Osborne 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 : *

Phillips 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 : *

Rawlins 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 : *

Rush 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 : *

Scott 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 : *

Sheridan 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 : *

Sherman 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 : *

Smith 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 : *

Stafford 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 : *

Stanton 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 : *

Stevens 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 : *

Trego 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 : *

Wallace 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 : *

Wichita 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 : *

Woodson 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 03/22/2026 1:10 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:
Chase County, Chautauqua County, Cheyenne County, Clark County, Comanche County, Decatur County, Edwards County, Ellsworth County, Gove County, Graham County, Grant County, Gray County, Greeley County, Hamilton County, Haskell County, Hodgeman County, Jewell County, Kearny County, Kiowa County, Lane County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Meade County, Morton County, Ness County, Norton County, Osborne County, Phillips County, Rawlins County, Rush County, Scott County, Sheridan County, Sherman County, Smith County, Stafford County, Stanton County, Stevens County, Thomas County, Trego County, Wallace County, Wichita County, Woodson County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Barber County, Brown County, Elk County, Washington 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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