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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Arkansas Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by count

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 -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.2.
Rate : The death rate is 145.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.2 to 145.6 and 605,771 average annual deaths.

Arkansas

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.2.
Rate : The death rate is 168.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.6 to 170.4 and 6,557 average annual deaths.

Pulaski 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 -2.0 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 156.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.4 to 161.7 and 749 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Benton 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 -3.7 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.6 to 150.9 and 440 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Washington 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 -2.1 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 148.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.4 to 155.7 and 345 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Sebastian 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 -1.7 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 163.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.8 to 173.1 and 261 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Garland 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 -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 153.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.2 to 163.0 and 258 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Saline 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 -1.4 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 148.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.5 to 157.5 and 250 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Craighead 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 -1.5 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 174.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.4 to 185.1 and 205 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Faulkner 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 -1.7 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 150.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.1 to 160.4 and 197 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

White 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 -1.4 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 168.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.0 to 180.9 and 163 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 -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 184.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.6 to 198.1 and 161 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Baxter 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 -1.6 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 170.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.1 to 184.3 and 150 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Crawford 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 -1.3 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 179.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.5 to 193.6 and 144 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lonoke 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 -1.8 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 172.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.9 to 186.0 and 142 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pope 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 -1.9 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 167.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.2 to 180.5 and 131 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Crittenden 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 214.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.0 to 233.5 and 114 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 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 174.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.5 to 190.8 and 101 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Miller 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 -1.1 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 185.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.3 to 202.7 and 101 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Boone 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 -0.1.
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 159.9 to 191.8 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Union 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 -1.7 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 189.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.7 to 207.6 and 99 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Mississippi 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 -1.4 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 211.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.2 to 231.3 and 98 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hot Spring 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 -1.6 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 172.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.1 to 191.0 and 82 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cleburne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 169.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.2 to 188.2 and 80 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Carroll 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 -1.8 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 168.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.0 to 187.5 and 79 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Independence 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 -2.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 153.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.8 to 169.7 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Poinsett 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 -1.0 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 234.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 210.4 to 260.7 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Johnson 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 187.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.4 to 210.2 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Logan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.0 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 190.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.0 to 214.0 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Ouachita County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 180.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.2 to 203.7 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sharp 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 -1.6 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 189.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.5 to 214.0 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Marion 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 -9.8 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 173.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.4 to 197.7 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Randolph 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 -1.5 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 206.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.7 to 233.7 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Arkansas 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 -0.7 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 217.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.4 to 246.3 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Ashley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 176.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.7 to 200.1 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Van Buren 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 -1.9 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 181.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.4 to 206.6 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

St. Francis County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 177.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.0 to 201.5 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hempstead County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 3.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 12.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 189.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.0 to 215.5 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Columbia County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 174.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.7 to 197.9 and 50 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 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 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 216.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.8 to 246.3 and 50 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 -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 192.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.9 to 219.6 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Phillips 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 -2.1 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 214.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.2 to 244.6 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Conway County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.4 to 186.9 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cross 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 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 212.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.0 to 241.6 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Polk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -14.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -23.7 to -4.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 151.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.6 to 173.2 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Clark 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 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 185.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.1 to 211.2 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Clay 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 -1.1 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 203.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.9 to 232.3 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jackson 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 -1.7 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 205.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.7 to 234.4 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Yell 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.2 to 190.9 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Grant County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 173.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.6 to 198.3 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Madison 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 177.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.7 to 203.7 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Fulton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 198.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.2 to 229.2 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Stone 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 -1.4 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 175.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.7 to 203.0 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Izard County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 165.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.1 to 191.9 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Drew County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 180.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.9 to 208.2 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Chicot 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 -1.7 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 223.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.8 to 261.3 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Little River 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 -2.5 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 182.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.4 to 214.5 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Scott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 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 207.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.4 to 244.1 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Desha 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 -1.9 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 203.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.4 to 240.7 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Howard 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 -3.7 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 173.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.3 to 204.6 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Searcy 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 -2.1 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 210.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.5 to 250.1 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sevier County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.5 to 197.5 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Perry 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 -2.2 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 176.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.3 to 210.1 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lincoln 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 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.1 to 212.4 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pike County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 179.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.2 to 213.8 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 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 207.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.1 to 248.0 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 156.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.7 to 190.6 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Prairie 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 -4.1 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 168.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.9 to 204.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Monroe 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 -2.2 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 206.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.3 to 251.3 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Dallas 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 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 213.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.7 to 261.3 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Nevada 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 -1.7 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 172.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.6 to 209.2 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Newton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 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 163.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.1 to 201.4 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cleveland 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 -2.9 to 1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.0 to 218.4 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bradley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.4 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 146.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.2 to 179.6 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Woodruff County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.4 to 208.2 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Calhoun 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 -2.3 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 216.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.7 to 272.1 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Lafayette 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 -4.1 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 139.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.7 to 176.2 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/17/2026 11:09 am.

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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