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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Florida Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by priority index

Explanation of Column Headers

State/County - The site and sex combination for this comparison.

Priority Index ¹ - The priority index is based upon the direction of the trend and the rate comparison. An index of 1 is the highest priority - that trend is rising and the rate is already higher. An index of 9 is the lowest priority - the trend is falling and the rate is already lower.

Recent Trends - This is an interpretation of the AAPC:

Rising when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is above 0.
Stable when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change includes 0.
Falling when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is below 0.

AAPC (95% Confidence Interval) - The Average Annual Percent Change is the change in rate over time. These AAPCs are based upon APCs that were calculated by Joinpoint Regression Program

Other Notes

Larger confidence intervals indicate less stability of the data. This is often due to low counts that are not quite low enough to be suppressed.
Data is currently being suppressed if there are fewer than 16 counts for the time period.

Line by Line Interpretation of the Report

United States

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -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.

Florida

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.5.
Rate : The death rate is 138.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.7 to 138.9 and 46,603 average annual deaths.

Broward County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 129.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.2 to 131.1 and 3,392 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Charlotte County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.7 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 130.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.1 to 135.6 and 667 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Collier County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 102.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 98.7 to 105.4 and 912 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 121.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.2 to 124.5 and 1,892 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Manatee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 124.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.4 to 127.8 and 1,003 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Miami-Dade County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 123.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.3 to 124.6 and 4,334 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Monroe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to -2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 117.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.7 to 126.3 and 171 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Palm Beach County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 118.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.1 to 120.0 and 3,271 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Sarasota County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 129.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.0 to 132.9 and 1,464 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

St. Johns County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 125.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.5 to 130.2 and 545 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Sumter County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 130.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.7 to 137.9 and 579 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Alachua 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 -1.8 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 149.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.4 to 156.0 and 457 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Brevard County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 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 153.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.3 to 157.2 and 1,665 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Flagler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 150.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.7 to 158.5 and 380 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 149.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.6 to 176.7 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hendry 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 -2.1 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 151.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.6 to 169.3 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Highlands County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 139.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.0 to 147.8 and 330 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hillsborough County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.7 to -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.4 to 143.5 and 2,376 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Indian River 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 -1.4 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.1 to 159.0 and 568 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Jefferson 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 -3.0 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.0 to 168.6 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 144.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.9 to 149.1 and 1,064 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Martin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 132.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.2 to 138.0 and 478 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Nassau County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.7 to -2.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 159.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.2 to 169.2 and 241 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Okaloosa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 158.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.5 to 165.6 and 409 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Orange County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 133.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.9 to 136.4 and 1,928 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Osceola County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.6 to 150.1 and 604 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pasco County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 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 155.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.4 to 158.7 and 1,442 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pinellas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.5 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 138.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.3 to 141.5 and 2,477 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Polk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 148.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.7 to 151.4 and 1,583 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Seminole County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 139.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.6 to 144.3 and 823 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

St. Lucie 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 -1.8 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.5 to 149.6 and 853 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Walton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.1 to 157.1 and 166 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Calhoun 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 -2.1 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 167.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.8 to 195.9 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

DeSoto County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.3 to 168.0 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Glades County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 3.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 141.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.5 to 166.6 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hardee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.6 to 176.0 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Leon 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 -1.6 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 143.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.1 to 149.4 and 442 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Liberty County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 153.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.9 to 194.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Baker 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 -2.4 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 176.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.7 to 198.8 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 162.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.6 to 170.3 and 403 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Citrus 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 -1.1 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 175.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.4 to 182.7 and 635 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 163.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.2 to 170.1 and 450 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Dixie 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 198.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.0 to 224.1 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Escambia 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 -1.2 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.4 to 184.2 and 746 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Gadsden County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.1 to 183.4 and 104 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hamilton 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 196.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.3 to 228.2 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hernando 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 -1.4 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 169.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.9 to 175.5 and 625 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Levy County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.8 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 196.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.3 to 212.6 and 150 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Putnam 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.2 to 205.9 and 234 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Santa Rosa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 163.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.3 to 171.6 and 381 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Suwannee 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 -1.6 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 184.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.4 to 200.1 and 130 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Taylor County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 175.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.8 to 198.1 and 57 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Volusia 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 -1.5 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 160.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.1 to 164.5 and 1,617 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 193.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.3 to 215.7 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Bradford 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 -1.7 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 174.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.4 to 195.2 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Columbia 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 -1.2 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 192.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.8 to 205.1 and 193 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Duval 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 -1.3 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 161.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.5 to 165.3 and 1,859 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gilchrist 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 -1.3 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 186.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.4 to 211.1 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Gulf 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 -1.9 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 187.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.9 to 215.9 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Holmes 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 -1.8 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 180.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.2 to 205.0 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jackson 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 188.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.1 to 203.6 and 135 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lafayette 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 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 182.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.6 to 224.0 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Madison 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 -2.3 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 188.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.9 to 213.2 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Marion 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 -1.0 to 2.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.9 to 172.1 and 1,225 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Okeechobee 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.6 to 212.5 and 118 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Union County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 412.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 372.1 to 455.7 and 81 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.8

Wakulla 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 0.6.
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 169.6 to 209.5 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/13/2026 9:56 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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