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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Tennessee 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.

Tennessee

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -1.2.
Rate : The death rate is 167.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.5 to 169.0 and 14,578 average annual deaths.

Bledsoe 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 -2.8 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 127.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.0 to 151.3 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Blount 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 155.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.7 to 163.5 and 320 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Davidson 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 -3.4 to -2.0.
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 147.6 to 156.1 and 1,049 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Fayette 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 -2.7 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 151.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.6 to 166.0 and 100 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 -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 158.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.4 to 173.6 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hamilton 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 -2.1 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 144.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.0 to 149.7 and 714 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Knox 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 -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.2 to 159.4 and 900 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Loudon 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 -2.3 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 149.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.8 to 160.9 and 152 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Maury 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 -2.2 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 157.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.5 to 167.6 and 204 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wilson 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 -2.3 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 150.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.2 to 158.7 and 272 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Williamson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 122.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.8 to 129.0 and 333 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Moore County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 120.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 91.3 to 156.8 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Perry 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 -3.4 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 157.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.8 to 193.1 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pickett 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 175.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.0 to 223.7 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Anderson 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 168.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.3 to 179.4 and 192 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bradley 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 171.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.0 to 182.0 and 242 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Campbell 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.0 to 212.5 and 115 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Carter 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 -2.2 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 165.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.9 to 178.6 and 151 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Claiborne 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 -2.2 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.4 to 213.3 and 90 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cocke 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 204.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.0 to 222.8 and 114 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Coffee 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 177.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.9 to 191.5 and 136 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cumberland 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 162.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.6 to 173.8 and 206 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fentress 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 -2.1 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 187.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.7 to 212.8 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Giles 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 -2.2 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 172.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.2 to 191.1 and 79 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Grainger 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 -2.3 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 185.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.6 to 208.4 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Greene 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 -1.6 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 184.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.9 to 196.7 and 202 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hamblen 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 -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 192.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.3 to 206.4 and 164 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hardin 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 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.4 to 184.1 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Henry 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 -0.3.
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 171.2 to 205.8 and 101 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Humphreys 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 -2.3 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 182.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.1 to 206.6 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jefferson 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 -1.9 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 166.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.4 to 180.2 and 140 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lawrence 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 -1.5 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 177.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.2 to 193.8 and 104 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lincoln 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 -2.0 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 180.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.7 to 198.2 and 92 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Macon 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 189.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.1 to 214.0 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Madison 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 167.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.8 to 177.6 and 214 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Marion 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 -3.1 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 178.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.2 to 197.9 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Marshall 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 -1.8 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 187.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.2 to 207.2 and 82 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

McMinn 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 181.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.3 to 195.9 and 145 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

McNairy 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.7 to 216.9 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Monroe 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.5 to 195.1 and 129 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 171.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.6 to 180.7 and 304 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Roane 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 -2.1 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 163.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.1 to 175.9 and 148 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Robertson 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 182.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.7 to 196.7 and 156 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Rutherford 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 -1.7 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 160.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.1 to 167.5 and 484 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Scott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -17.3 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 182.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.4 to 206.6 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Shelby 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 -4.4 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.6 to 167.9 and 1,637 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Smith 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 -5.9 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 187.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.6 to 213.6 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Stewart 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 -2.5 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 172.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.1 to 200.7 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sullivan 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 -1.3 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 179.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.5 to 187.0 and 447 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sumner 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 -1.7 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 160.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.2 to 167.8 and 387 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tipton 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 196.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.8 to 212.4 and 140 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Unicoi 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 -1.7 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 181.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.4 to 205.5 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Warren 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 -4.8 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 189.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.3 to 207.5 and 103 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Washington 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 -1.2 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.3 to 175.5 and 308 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

White 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 -2.4 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 167.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.2 to 186.8 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bedford 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 -1.5 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 187.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.4 to 204.2 and 108 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Benton 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 1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 201.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.7 to 230.1 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Cannon 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 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 181.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.9 to 211.9 and 35 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 -1.3 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 201.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.6 to 222.1 and 83 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Cheatham 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 -1.7 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 204.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.0 to 224.5 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Chester 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 -0.8 to 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 221.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.5 to 251.5 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

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 -1.7 to 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 228.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.3 to 271.3 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Crockett 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 -0.4 to 2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.4 to 247.6 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

DeKalb 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 -1.2 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 199.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.7 to 225.0 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Decatur 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 -2.3 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 185.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.3 to 217.5 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Dickson 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 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 197.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.1 to 213.2 and 134 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Dyer 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 197.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.8 to 216.3 and 96 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Gibson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 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 224.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 208.3 to 241.3 and 151 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Grundy 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 0.6.
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 171.6 to 228.9 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hancock 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 -1.8 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 193.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.8 to 237.5 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hardeman 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 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.9 to 226.2 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hawkins 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 -0.8 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 195.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.1 to 209.5 and 173 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Haywood 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 186.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.0 to 212.8 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Henderson 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 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 206.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.7 to 228.2 and 79 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hickman 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 -1.5 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 212.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.5 to 236.8 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Houston 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 1.5.
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 172.2 to 247.1 and 26 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 -0.9 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 178.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.8 to 208.6 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Johnson 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 -1.8 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 188.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.0 to 214.0 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lake 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 -3.0 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 207.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.0 to 256.9 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Lauderdale 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 -1.3 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 219.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.3 to 245.3 and 68 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Lewis County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 6.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 12.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.7 to 247.1 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Meigs 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 -2.2 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 191.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.3 to 223.7 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Morgan 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 -1.5 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 201.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.0 to 226.7 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Overton 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 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 233.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 209.5 to 259.2 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Polk 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 -2.4 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 196.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.9 to 223.5 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Putnam 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.2 to 201.5 and 182 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Rhea 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 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.3 to 223.9 and 93 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sevier 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 -1.0 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 175.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.9 to 185.6 and 244 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Trousdale 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 -1.9 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 217.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.8 to 260.0 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Union 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 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 205.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.1 to 231.7 and 57 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Van Buren 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 2.2.
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 154.8 to 237.7 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wayne 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 -0.8 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 196.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.9 to 224.4 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Weakley 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 0.3.
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 171.4 to 209.2 and 84 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sequatchie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 6.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.0 to 16.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.5 to 190.6 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Obion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 7.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 2.1 to 13.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.8 to 214.7 and 89 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/15/2026 4:51 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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