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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

West Virginia 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.

West Virginia

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.9.
Rate : The death rate is 177.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.5 to 180.2 and 4,690 average annual deaths.

Kanawha 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 -1.9 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.0 to 175.3 and 462 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Berkeley 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 -0.3.
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 182.3 to 204.0 and 271 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cabell 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.3 to 190.7 and 234 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Wood 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 -0.8 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 181.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.1 to 193.0 and 229 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Harrison 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 -1.6 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 198.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.8 to 212.0 and 190 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Raleigh County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.7 to 180.2 and 187 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Mercer 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 -1.3 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 184.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.4 to 197.5 and 169 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 -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 187.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.1 to 202.2 and 149 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Monongalia County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 133.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.5 to 144.1 and 139 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Jefferson 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 -2.0 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 182.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.9 to 197.7 and 136 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Fayette 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 -1.4 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 209.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.9 to 226.6 and 133 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Putnam County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 149.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.4 to 162.5 and 118 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wayne 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 -0.6 to 4.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 184.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.5 to 200.6 and 111 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Ohio 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 -2.1 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 164.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.3 to 179.6 and 109 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greenbrier 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 -1.6 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 184.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.9 to 201.9 and 102 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 -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 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 196.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.6 to 215.7 and 97 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hancock 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 171.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.6 to 189.4 and 84 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Mason County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 203.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.5 to 225.1 and 82 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Marshall 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 -1.8 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 163.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.6 to 181.6 and 81 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Randolph 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 -3.4 to 8.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 180.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.7 to 200.2 and 79 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 173.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.7 to 192.5 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Preston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 151.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.8 to 168.3 and 74 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 253.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 227.1 to 282.3 and 73 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Mineral 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 165.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.5 to 184.9 and 71 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hampshire County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.5 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 176.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.5 to 197.6 and 68 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Mingo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 203.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.6 to 228.4 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Boone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 197.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.4 to 221.0 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Nicholas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.6 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 163.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.3 to 183.2 and 65 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Upshur 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 -2.0 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 172.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.4 to 194.1 and 62 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

McDowell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.7 to 241.9 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Wyoming 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 -1.8 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 192.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.0 to 217.0 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Brooke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 157.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.7 to 178.3 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Morgan 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 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.8 to 214.7 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lewis 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 -1.1 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 207.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.8 to 235.5 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Wetzel 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 -1.1 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 200.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.7 to 229.2 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Taylor 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 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 181.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.8 to 207.5 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Barbour 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 -1.4 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 199.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.4 to 228.9 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Roane County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.2 to 225.8 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

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 -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 171.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.9 to 200.2 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Braxton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 171.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.4 to 199.7 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Summers County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 170.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.1 to 199.9 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hardy County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 159.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.7 to 186.2 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Grant 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 -1.9 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 159.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.4 to 188.9 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pocahontas 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 187.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.9 to 225.4 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 212.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.6 to 254.8 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Ritchie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 182.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.2 to 220.1 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Pleasants 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 -2.0 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 230.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.1 to 278.3 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Tucker County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 181.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.6 to 222.1 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Webster County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -14.3 to -2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 159.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.8 to 194.7 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pendleton 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 -1.1 to 3.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 184.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.9 to 227.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Gilmer 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 1.5.
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 165.9 to 248.7 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Tyler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 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 140.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.2 to 172.0 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Calhoun 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 190.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.7 to 236.1 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Doddridge 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 -3.1 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 148.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.3 to 184.7 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wirt 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 -14.4 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 171.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.9 to 219.3 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/17/2026 3:16 pm.

Trend²
Rising

when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is above 0.
Stable

when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change includes 0.
Falling

when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is below 0.
Rate Comparison
Above

when 95% confident the rate is above and Rate Ratio³ > 1.10
Similar

when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
Below

when 95% confident the rate is below and Rate Ratio³ < 0.90

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

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

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

Data for United States do not include Puerto Rico.

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