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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Nebraska Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Male

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 -1.8 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.

Nebraska

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.2.
Rate : The death rate is 173.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.2 to 177.4 and 1,871 average annual deaths.

Hall 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 -2.6 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 151.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.3 to 171.9 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Saunders County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -26.4 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 142.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.6 to 174.9 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Stanton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.7 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 121.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 76.3 to 184.5 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Adams 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 -2.7 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 182.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.6 to 212.3 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Box Butte 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 -4.2 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 148.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.7 to 198.5 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Buffalo 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 -2.6 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 163.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.9 to 187.3 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Cass 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 -3.4 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 165.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.6 to 197.9 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Custer 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 -3.9 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 153.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.1 to 202.0 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Dakota County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 151.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.0 to 190.8 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Dawson 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 -3.1 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 148.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.0 to 180.4 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Dixon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.0 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 161.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 104.9 to 240.0 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Douglas 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 -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 185.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.8 to 193.1 and 489 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Howard 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 -3.7 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 167.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.0 to 231.5 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lancaster County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 175.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.1 to 185.6 and 270 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Madison 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 -3.0 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 168.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.3 to 196.3 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pierce County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.9 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 142.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.8 to 201.3 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Platte 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 -3.5 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 151.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.2 to 177.7 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Saline 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 -2.9 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 162.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.6 to 207.6 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Sarpy 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 -2.2 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 167.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.9 to 181.8 and 135 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Scotts Bluff 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 -2.4 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 175.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.5 to 202.4 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Seward 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 -2.8 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 167.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.5 to 206.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Cherry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 to 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 115.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 73.8 to 176.6 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Antelope 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 -3.2 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 160.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.8 to 226.5 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Boone 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 -4.2 to 2.1.
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 99.1 to 212.8 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Brown County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to 2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.0 to 327.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Burt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 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 216.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.3 to 288.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Butler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 210.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.2 to 272.0 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cedar 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 -3.5 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 139.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 99.5 to 192.9 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Chase 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 -1.6 to 3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 223.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.2 to 322.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cheyenne 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 -4.2 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 198.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.2 to 256.3 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clay 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 -5.4 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 209.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.9 to 287.4 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Colfax 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 -3.2 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 201.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.4 to 265.5 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cuming 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 -3.2 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 179.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.4 to 235.3 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Dawes 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 -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 182.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.0 to 247.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Dodge County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 191.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.1 to 219.2 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fillmore County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 184.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.0 to 256.7 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 4.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.6 to 28.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 227.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.9 to 347.3 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Furnas 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 -2.5 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 183.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.2 to 264.7 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gage 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 -2.6 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 191.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.4 to 225.6 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hamilton 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 -3.6 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 166.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.4 to 218.6 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hitchcock County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.8 to 294.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Holt 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 -2.6 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 179.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.6 to 231.8 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Jefferson 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 -2.8 to 2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.3 to 254.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Johnson 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 -2.2 to 3.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 172.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.1 to 248.0 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Kearney County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.1 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 134.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 92.4 to 190.7 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Keith County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 181.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.4 to 236.0 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Kimball County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 155.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 93.8 to 248.4 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Knox County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 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 185.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.4 to 243.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lincoln 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 -2.7 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 182.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.5 to 210.3 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Merrick 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 -3.4 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 169.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.5 to 229.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Morrill 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 -3.6 to 2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 177.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.2 to 262.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Nemaha 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 -3.0 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 179.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.6 to 245.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Nuckolls County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 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 135.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 88.1 to 207.6 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Otoe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 148.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.9 to 185.5 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Pawnee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 to 3.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.3 to 318.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Perkins County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 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 173.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.3 to 281.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Phelps County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 169.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.4 to 225.0 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Polk 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 -3.6 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 185.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.9 to 258.4 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Red Willow County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 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 184.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.3 to 235.4 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Richardson 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 -3.1 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 202.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.3 to 261.4 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sheridan 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 -3.3 to 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 165.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.0 to 235.7 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Sherman County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.3 to 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.8 to 287.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Thayer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.8 to 301.2 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Valley 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 -3.9 to 3.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.6 to 248.8 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 204.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.1 to 244.6 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Wayne 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 -2.2 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 141.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 98.0 to 198.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Webster County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 4.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 248.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.6 to 372.2 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

York 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 -1.9 to 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.3 to 232.2 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Nance County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 5.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 331.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 218.5 to 482.2 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Thurston 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 -2.0 to 3.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 307.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 216.1 to 422.3 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Boyd County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 190.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.5 to 336.9 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greeley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 232.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.0 to 376.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Harlan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 207.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.9 to 309.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Arthur 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 : *

Banner 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 : *

Blaine 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 : *

Deuel 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 : *

Dundy 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 : *

Frontier 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 : *

Garden 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 : *

Garfield 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 : *

Gosper 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 : *

Grant 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 : *

Hayes 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 : *

Hooker 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 : *

Keya Paha 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 : *

Logan 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 : *

Loup 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 : *

McPherson 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 : *

Rock 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 : *

Sioux 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 : *

Thomas 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 : *

Wheeler 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 03/14/2026 8:43 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.
** Data are too sparse to provide stable estimates of annual rates needed to calculate trend.
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:
Arthur County, Banner County, Blaine County, Deuel County, Dundy County, Frontier County, Garden County, Garfield County, Gosper County, Grant County, Hayes County, Hooker County, Keya Paha County, Logan County, Loup County, McPherson County, Rock County, Sioux County, Thomas County, Wheeler County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Boyd County, Greeley County, Harlan 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.

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