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Interpretation of Death Rates Data

Death Rate Report for North Carolina by County

All Cancer Sites, 2019-2023

All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes, Ages 65+

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Explanation of Column Headers

Death Rate (95% Confidence Interval) - The death rate is based upon 100,000 people and is for 5 year(s). Rates are age-adjusted by 5-year age groups to the 2000 U.S. standard million population (the Healthy People 2020 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal).

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

North Carolina

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 895.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 888.9 to 902.0 and 14,845 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : N/A
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -1.0.

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 846.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 845.1 to 847.3 and 447,280 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : N/A
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.3.

Hyde County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 728.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 506.0 to 1,014.2 and 7 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 97 (2, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -12.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -36.1 to -2.9.

Wake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 756.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 734.5 to 777.9 and 978 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 95 (87, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.3 to -2.2.

Rowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 956.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 901.7 to 1,014.0 and 233 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 36 (13, 75)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.6 to -1.3.

Camden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 867.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 674.3 to 1,100.0 and 14 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 79 (1, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.0 to -0.9.

Bertie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 871.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 747.6 to 1,010.2 and 36 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 76 (5, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to -1.1.

Tyrrell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,052.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 763.4 to 1,414.9 and 8 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 9 (1, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.4 to 0.5.

Orange County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 727.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 675.4 to 782.4 and 150 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 98 (83, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.6.

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 714.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 593.0 to 854.4 and 25 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 99 (43, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -1.0.

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 816.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 704.1 to 942.7 and 38 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 86 (15, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -1.1.

Avery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 799.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 675.3 to 940.7 and 30 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 90 (18, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -0.7.

Chowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 920.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 779.6 to 1,078.3 and 31 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 50 (2, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.8 to -1.1.

Durham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 805.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 766.4 to 845.1 and 338 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 88 (71, 97)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -1.6.

Hertford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 906.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 780.9 to 1,046.3 and 38 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 55 (4, 99)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -0.9.

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 709.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 628.3 to 798.4 and 57 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 100 (75, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.7.

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 732.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 641.2 to 833.1 and 46 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 96 (61, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.8.

Cabarrus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 837.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 789.9 to 887.6 and 237 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 85 (51, 94)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.1.

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 870.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 781.9 to 965.9 and 73 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 77 (17, 98)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.9.

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 892.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 813.5 to 976.7 and 99 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 62 (16, 94)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.8.

Mecklenburg County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 793.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 770.7 to 816.7 and 954 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 91 (79, 96)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -1.3.

Pamlico County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 806.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 679.1 to 950.2 and 29 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 87 (17, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.4.

Pasquotank County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 872.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 776.7 to 975.8 and 62 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 75 (11, 98)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -0.6.

Buncombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 783.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 749.5 to 817.9 and 416 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 92 (78, 99)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -1.1.

Gates County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 887.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 716.1 to 1,086.7 and 19 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 65 (1, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 to 1.0.

Hoke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,008.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 884.9 to 1,144.2 and 53 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 20 (1, 86)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to 0.0.

Pitt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 882.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 828.1 to 939.4 and 203 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 70 (30, 90)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.0.

Alleghany County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 923.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 773.2 to 1,094.3 and 27 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 49 (1, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -0.1.

Lenoir County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 904.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 826.7 to 987.5 and 101 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 57 (14, 92)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.7.

Catawba County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 888.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 839.2 to 940.4 and 246 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 64 (33, 87)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.7.

Gaston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 918.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 873.6 to 964.4 and 327 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 51 (24, 81)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.8.

Nash County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 883.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 820.0 to 950.3 and 150 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 69 (22, 92)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.7.

Person County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 951.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 853.1 to 1,057.5 and 71 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 40 (3, 89)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.4.

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 868.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 820.0 to 918.2 and 254 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 78 (40, 91)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.6.

Carteret County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 963.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 896.4 to 1,034.7 and 158 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 32 (6, 77)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.6.

Craven County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 965.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 903.7 to 1,029.4 and 188 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 31 (9, 73)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.8.

Duplin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 856.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 772.8 to 945.9 and 78 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 82 (26, 98)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.6.

Granville County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 952.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 867.9 to 1,043.6 and 96 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 39 (5, 86)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.5.

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 904.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 760.9 to 1,067.3 and 29 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 56 (2, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.2.

New Hanover County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 898.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 856.4 to 941.7 and 356 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 60 (32, 84)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.7.

Rockingham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 983.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 919.2 to 1,050.9 and 178 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 29 (6, 71)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.7.

Scotland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,031.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 917.1 to 1,156.6 and 60 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 14 (1, 80)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.3.

Beaufort County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 934.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 851.7 to 1,023.8 and 96 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 47 (7, 88)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.2.

Iredell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 858.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 810.2 to 907.9 and 248 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 81 (40, 92)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.5.

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 891.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 810.6 to 977.4 and 92 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 63 (15, 94)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.1.

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 879.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 812.6 to 949.4 and 135 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 72 (26, 93)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.7.

Brunswick County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 898.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 854.7 to 944.7 and 357 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 59 (30, 85)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.4.

Caswell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 960.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 839.4 to 1,093.5 and 46 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 35 (1, 95)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.1.

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 858.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 807.1 to 912.0 and 210 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 80 (41, 93)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.5.

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 960.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 888.0 to 1,037.0 and 133 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 34 (5, 79)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.3.

Alexander County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 936.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 836.5 to 1,045.5 and 65 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 44 (4, 93)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.2.

Chatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 774.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 719.2 to 833.1 and 145 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 93 (68, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.3.

Columbus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 992.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 905.0 to 1,085.5 and 97 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 25 (2, 81)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 0.1.

Forsyth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 946.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 911.4 to 982.6 and 562 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 42 (20, 65)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.6.

Wilkes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 896.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 828.3 to 969.5 and 128 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 61 (20, 90)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.4.

Yadkin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 954.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 857.3 to 1,059.6 and 71 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 38 (3, 90)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.0.

Bladen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 934.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 830.6 to 1,047.3 and 61 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 48 (4, 94)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 0.6.

Burke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 904.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 842.5 to 969.0 and 162 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 58 (21, 87)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.2.

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 967.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 924.6 to 1,012.6 and 387 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 30 (12, 63)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.4.

Graham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 943.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 758.8 to 1,158.5 and 18 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 43 (1, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 0.7.

Perquimans County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 935.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 794.9 to 1,093.2 and 32 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 45 (1, 98)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.3.

Transylvania County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 765.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 690.9 to 845.0 and 78 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 94 (56, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 0.2.

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 915.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 797.3 to 1,047.3 and 43 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 52 (3, 98)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.3.

Watauga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 803.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 716.0 to 897.9 and 63 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 89 (36, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.2.

Ashe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 883.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 786.1 to 989.7 and 60 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 68 (11, 97)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.3.

Caldwell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,018.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 947.2 to 1,092.9 and 158 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 19 (2, 60)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 0.0.

Cleveland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 990.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 924.0 to 1,059.5 and 174 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 27 (5, 66)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.2.

Davie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 885.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 801.1 to 977.3 and 80 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 66 (15, 96)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 0.1.

Guilford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 885.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 856.1 to 915.6 and 700 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 67 (43, 83)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.9.

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 855.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 808.2 to 904.9 and 247 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 83 (40, 92)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.3.

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 844.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 763.7 to 931.3 and 82 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 84 (29, 98)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 0.1.

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 950.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 877.6 to 1,028.3 and 128 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 41 (8, 84)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 0.1.

Vance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 986.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 888.7 to 1,093.0 and 76 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 28 (2, 85)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.3.

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,042.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 976.7 to 1,110.8 and 193 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 11 (2, 49)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.1.

Yancey County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 913.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 794.6 to 1,045.1 and 43 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 53 (4, 98)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.5.

Alamance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 993.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 941.4 to 1,047.0 and 279 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 24 (7, 56)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.2.

Johnston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 990.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 935.6 to 1,046.8 and 267 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 26 (6, 59)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.1.

Randolph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 954.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 900.1 to 1,012.0 and 234 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 37 (12, 73)
Recent Trend : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.1.

Halifax County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,027.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 938.6 to 1,122.7 and 100 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 17 (1, 67)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 0.3.

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 874.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 808.8 to 945.0 and 131 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 74 (26, 94)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 0.4.

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 912.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 800.2 to 1,036.6 and 49 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 54 (3, 96)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 0.7.

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 999.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 813.3 to 1,216.4 and 20 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 22 (1, 99)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to 1.8.

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,022.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 971.1 to 1,074.9 and 308 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 18 (4, 46)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.4.

Onslow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,081.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 1,014.9 to 1,152.2 and 203 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 5 (1, 37)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 0.5.

Surry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,070.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 995.2 to 1,150.1 and 151 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 7 (1, 45)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 0.3.

Stanly County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,057.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 972.5 to 1,148.2 and 118 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 8 (1, 52)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.6.

McDowell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,073.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 978.0 to 1,175.0 and 96 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 6 (1, 52)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 0.8.

Pender County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,028.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 940.3 to 1,123.4 and 105 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 16 (1, 61)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 1.0.

Edgecombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,036.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 944.8 to 1,133.8 and 98 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 12 (1, 68)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.8.

Anson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,030.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 897.4 to 1,178.2 and 43 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 15 (1, 85)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 1.7.

Stokes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 960.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 874.8 to 1,052.6 and 93 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 33 (4, 85)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 6.1.

Robeson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,103.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 1,032.3 to 1,177.2 and 190 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 3 (1, 30)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 3.8.

Martin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,008.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 886.9 to 1,141.3 and 51 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 21 (1, 86)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 8.6.

Sampson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,101.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 1,010.1 to 1,199.6 and 109 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 4 (1, 42)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 5.3.

Swain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,154.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 977.9 to 1,354.9 and 30 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 2 (1, 72)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 2.9.

Richmond County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,162.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 1,052.5 to 1,281.0 and 84 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 1 (1, 27)
Recent Trend : The trend is rising because the trend is 2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 7.1.

Harnett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,031.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 963.7 to 1,103.5 and 176 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 13 (1, 49)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 6.0.

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 994.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 833.7 to 1,177.9 and 27 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 23 (1, 96)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 12.9.

Currituck County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 878.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 751.5 to 1,020.0 and 38 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 73 (5, 100)
Recent Trend : The trend is rising because the trend is 4.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.2 to 11.4.

Dare County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 880.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 784.6 to 984.7 and 66 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 71 (13, 98)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 6.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to 13.3.

Northampton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 935.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 816.5 to 1,066.2 and 45 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 46 (2, 96)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 9.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 18.1.

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Met Healthy People Objective of 122.7? : No
Rate : The death rate is 1,049.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 903.4 to 1,212.7 and 37 average annual counts over 2019-2023.
CI*Rank ⋔ : 10 (1, 86)
Recent Trend : The trend is stable because the trend is 10.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 18.5.

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/21/2026 5:22 pm.

State Cancer Registries may provide more current or more local data.

Trend
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.

† 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.

‡ The Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) is based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint. Due to data availability issues, the time period used in the calculation of the joinpoint regression model may differ for selected counties.

⋔ Results presented with the CI*Rank statistics help show the usefulness of ranks. For example, ranks for relatively rare diseases or less populated areas may be essentially meaningless because of their large variability, but ranks for more common diseases in densely populated regions can be very useful. More information about methodology can be found on the CI*Rank website.

When displaying county information, the CI*Rank for the state is not shown because it's not comparable. To see the state CI*Rank please view the statistics at the US By State level.

Healthy People 2030 Objectives provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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