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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Michigan Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Male

Sorted by count

Explanation of Column Headers

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

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

Recent Trends - This is an interpretation of the AAPC:

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

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

Other Notes

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

Line by Line Interpretation of the Report

United States

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 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.

Michigan

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.4.
Rate : The death rate is 184.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.8 to 186.0 and 11,034 average annual deaths.

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 to -2.0.
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 185.4 to 193.6 and 1,764 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Oakland 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 -2.1 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 157.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.2 to 161.6 and 1,160 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Macomb County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.4 to 194.6 and 959 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Kent County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.0 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 183.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.0 to 190.9 and 580 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Genesee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.7 to 202.0 and 468 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washtenaw 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 -2.5 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 147.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.6 to 156.0 and 268 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Ottawa 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 -1.4 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 163.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.6 to 173.0 and 258 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Kalamazoo 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 -2.1 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 183.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.3 to 194.7 and 245 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ingham 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 -1.4 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 183.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.6 to 194.1 and 244 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Saginaw County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 194.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.5 to 206.6 and 237 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Livingston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 5.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.9 to 190.7 and 218 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Muskegon 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 -1.5 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 204.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.8 to 217.8 and 213 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

St. Clair 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 -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 194.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.6 to 207.6 and 211 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 204.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.2 to 218.2 and 210 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Monroe 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 205.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.6 to 219.6 and 199 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Berrien 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 -1.9 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 185.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.5 to 198.0 and 191 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Calhoun County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.1.
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 202.2 to 232.5 and 174 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Bay 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 -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.5 to 209.2 and 136 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Allegan 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 -2.0 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 181.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.2 to 197.3 and 130 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lenawee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 199.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.7 to 216.8 and 125 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Eaton 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 -3.0 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 174.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.4 to 189.6 and 122 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lapeer 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 -2.2 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 184.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.3 to 202.3 and 108 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Grand Traverse County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 8.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 175.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.5 to 192.0 and 107 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Midland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.3 to 6.0.
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 171.1 to 204.9 and 102 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Van Buren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.8 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 184.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.2 to 203.6 and 91 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Montcalm 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 -2.0 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 210.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.4 to 231.9 and 89 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Shiawassee 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 197.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.6 to 218.4 and 83 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Marquette 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 -2.6 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 174.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.2 to 193.9 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Clinton 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 -2.3 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 162.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.6 to 180.2 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Cass 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 196.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.8 to 218.4 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tuscola 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 -2.4 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 192.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.7 to 214.6 and 74 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

St. Joseph 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.0 to 210.0 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Newaygo 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 207.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.3 to 232.7 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Barry 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 -2.7 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 174.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.9 to 195.4 and 68 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hillsdale 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 -0.9 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 210.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.9 to 235.9 and 68 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ionia 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 -1.9 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 187.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.2 to 210.2 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Sanilac 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 199.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.7 to 224.3 and 62 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clare County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 234.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.2 to 265.1 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Delta 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 -1.7 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 201.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.2 to 227.8 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Isabella 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 -2.9 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.8 to 229.8 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Roscommon 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 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 230.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.6 to 264.0 and 57 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Iosco County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 236.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.2 to 269.5 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Chippewa 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 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 225.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.4 to 254.8 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Branch County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -9.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.9 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.7 to 207.9 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mecosta 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 -2.0 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 209.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.0 to 238.0 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Emmet 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 -1.9 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 186.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.5 to 212.5 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gladwin 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 -0.8 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 223.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.2 to 256.9 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Alpena 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 -2.0 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 210.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.5 to 240.0 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Gratiot County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 186.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.6 to 212.3 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mason 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 -2.7 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 209.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.8 to 240.1 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Huron 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 -2.5 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 174.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.8 to 200.1 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Houghton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 7.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 213.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.8 to 244.0 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cheboygan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 192.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.7 to 222.6 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wexford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.8 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 176.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.7 to 203.8 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Manistee 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 -2.6 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 187.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.7 to 217.4 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Charlevoix 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 -2.6 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 176.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.5 to 204.3 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Ogemaw 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 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.2 to 237.4 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Oceana County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 to 4.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 194.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.5 to 225.3 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Menominee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.5 to 213.9 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Antrim 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 -2.5 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 177.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.3 to 206.9 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Dickinson 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 -2.8 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 175.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.2 to 205.3 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Osceola County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 216.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.6 to 253.1 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Leelanau County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.5 to 167.3 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Otsego County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.9 to 210.0 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Kalkaska County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 243.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 205.1 to 287.7 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Benzie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 173.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.4 to 208.0 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Crawford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -8.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -14.9 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 225.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.8 to 270.5 and 28 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 -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 233.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.8 to 280.5 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Arenac 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 -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 201.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.4 to 244.7 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Alcona 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 -1.7 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 198.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.5 to 250.6 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Gogebic 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 -3.4 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 171.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.9 to 210.6 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Presque Isle County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 169.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.3 to 210.5 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Missaukee 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 -3.3 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 202.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.2 to 247.4 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Iron 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 -2.5 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 191.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.4 to 239.4 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Oscoda 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 -0.9 to 2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 249.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.0 to 310.5 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Montmorency 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 -3.2 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 200.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.3 to 253.0 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Mackinac 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 -4.0 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 180.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.7 to 225.9 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Schoolcraft 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 -1.5 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 231.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.3 to 293.3 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Baraga 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 -1.6 to 2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 247.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.4 to 314.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Alger 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 -3.6 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 144.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.0 to 191.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Ontonagon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.6 to 212.0 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Luce County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 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 171.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.6 to 233.8 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Keweenaw County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.7 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 171.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.1 to 301.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/17/2026 11:16 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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