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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

California Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Male

Sorted by rateratio

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 -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.7.
Rate : The death rate is 171.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.3 to 171.8 and 318,737 average annual deaths.

California

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.6.
Rate : The death rate is 153.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.1 to 154.6 and 31,092 average annual deaths.

Mono County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.7 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 75.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 51.8 to 106.9 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.4

Trinity County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.6 to -4.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 106.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 84.4 to 135.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.6

Colusa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 122.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 95.9 to 154.7 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Santa Clara County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 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 127.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.8 to 130.3 and 1,230 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Marin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 130.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.0 to 137.8 and 253 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

San Mateo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 132.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.4 to 137.3 and 571 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Monterey 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 -2.2 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 134.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.6 to 141.8 and 291 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Alameda 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 -3.7 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 134.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.2 to 138.5 and 1,110 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Imperial 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 -3.0 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 134.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.9 to 146.5 and 115 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

San Francisco 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 -2.5 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 135.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.5 to 139.7 and 679 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Mariposa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 136.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.0 to 166.2 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Santa Cruz County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
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 lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 138.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.3 to 147.9 and 214 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Nevada 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 -2.7 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 140.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.3 to 152.6 and 129 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Napa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.9 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 143.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.3 to 155.3 and 139 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Orange County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.7 to 146.9 and 2,436 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Contra Costa 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 145.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.0 to 149.6 and 921 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Santa Barbara 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 -1.8 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.6 to 152.4 and 355 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Inyo 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 -2.9 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 146.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.2 to 177.9 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Lassen County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 146.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.3 to 175.0 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

El Dorado 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 -2.2 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 149.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.3 to 159.2 and 215 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Ventura 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 -1.8 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 149.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.7 to 154.9 and 705 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Los Angeles 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 -1.7 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 150.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.7 to 151.8 and 7,329 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Plumas 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 -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.5 to 182.6 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

San Luis Obispo 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 -1.8 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 154.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.2 to 162.6 and 296 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Placer 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 -2.2 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 155.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.6 to 162.2 and 419 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

San Benito County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 156.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.2 to 178.4 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Kings 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 -2.0 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 158.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.1 to 173.6 and 97 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Calaveras County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 158.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.5 to 178.0 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Tuolumne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to 3.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 158.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.5 to 176.7 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Riverside 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 -1.7 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 159.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.5 to 162.8 and 2,066 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Madera 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 -2.3 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 159.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.3 to 173.2 and 126 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Sutter 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 -2.4 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 161.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.8 to 177.5 and 90 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

San Diego 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 -1.7 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 161.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.8 to 164.4 and 2,676 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Sonoma 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 -2.0 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 162.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.1 to 169.3 and 505 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Fresno 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 -1.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 163.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.8 to 168.8 and 722 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Amador 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 -2.7 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.3 to 184.8 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Kern 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 -2.0 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 165.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.2 to 171.4 and 622 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Yolo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.7 to 180.8 and 160 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Merced 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 168.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.0 to 180.2 and 194 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

San Joaquin 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 -1.9 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 169.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.5 to 176.0 and 607 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

San Bernardino 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 -1.8 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 172.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.4 to 176.4 and 1,589 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Sacramento 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 -1.6 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 175.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.2 to 179.8 and 1,357 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Tulare 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 4.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 176.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.6 to 184.9 and 347 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Mendocino 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 -2.1 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.2 to 193.8 and 120 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Stanislaus 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 -1.5 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 182.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.1 to 190.5 and 460 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Solano 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 -1.3 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 187.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.5 to 195.6 and 454 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 6.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 190.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.5 to 208.7 and 103 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tehama 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 -2.2 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 194.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.9 to 214.3 and 86 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Yuba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.1 to 216.8 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Modoc 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 -2.5 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 195.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.8 to 251.8 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Shasta 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 -1.8 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 184.2 to 207.2 and 243 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Butte 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 200.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.2 to 212.5 and 246 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Siskiyou 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 -2.1 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 201.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.1 to 225.7 and 73 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Glenn 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 204.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.9 to 239.3 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Humboldt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 5.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 213.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.5 to 228.6 and 172 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Del Norte County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 13.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 216.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.8 to 250.9 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Alpine County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Sierra County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/11/2026 10:28 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

* Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates.
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).

Data for the following has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates:
Alpine County, Sierra County

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.

State Cancer Profiles