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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

West Virginia 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.

West Virginia

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -1.2.
Rate : The death rate is 210.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 206.7 to 214.3 and 2,557 average annual deaths.

Braxton 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 185.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.2 to 231.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Brooke 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 -2.9 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 185.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.2 to 218.4 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.9 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 221.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.4 to 283.6 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Doddridge County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.8 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 140.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.2 to 190.4 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Jackson 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 196.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.6 to 227.2 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mineral 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 -1.1.
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 157.2 to 213.8 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Monroe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -14.5 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 148.6 to 229.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ohio 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 -2.7 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 188.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.9 to 213.6 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Preston 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.6 to 217.5 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Putnam 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 181.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.0 to 203.2 and 64 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tucker 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 171.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.6 to 230.9 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Tyler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 174.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.3 to 228.2 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Webster County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -9.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -21.1 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 153.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.3 to 207.1 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Wirt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 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 219.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.6 to 297.4 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Calhoun 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 1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 225.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.1 to 299.1 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Gilmer 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 -2.7 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 218.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.6 to 285.9 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Grant 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 -2.9 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 182.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.6 to 231.0 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hardy 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 -2.3 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 184.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.0 to 226.7 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Marshall 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 -2.1 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 184.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.4 to 212.6 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Monongalia 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 -2.7 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.6 to 172.0 and 74 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Nicholas 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 182.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.4 to 213.9 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pocahontas 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 -3.1 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 213.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.9 to 275.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Summers County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 213.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.9 to 264.1 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Upshur 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 -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 197.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.1 to 232.1 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Berkeley 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 231.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 214.8 to 250.0 and 154 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Boone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 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 229.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.2 to 268.3 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cabell 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 228.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 210.6 to 246.9 and 131 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Fayette County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 243.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 217.8 to 271.4 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Greenbrier County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 208.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.5 to 237.3 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hancock 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 -2.6 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 209.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.9 to 240.8 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Harrison 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 -2.1 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 241.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 220.6 to 264.1 and 103 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Kanawha 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 -2.5 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 201.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.2 to 213.9 and 244 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Logan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -13.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -22.3 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 239.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 210.5 to 272.4 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Marion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 225.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.9 to 249.6 and 82 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

McDowell 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 -2.6 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 237.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.9 to 280.1 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Mercer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 222.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 202.0 to 245.2 and 91 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Raleigh 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 200.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.1 to 219.9 and 101 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Wood County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 211.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.7 to 230.3 and 120 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Wyoming County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 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 218.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.5 to 258.4 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Barbour 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 -2.8 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 218.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.9 to 263.9 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hampshire County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 221.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.1 to 256.8 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jefferson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 224.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.9 to 250.5 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lewis County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 255.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 216.2 to 301.4 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 284.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 243.9 to 329.7 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Mason 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 -1.8 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 247.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 215.5 to 283.7 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Mingo 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 -1.9 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 251.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 214.9 to 292.3 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Morgan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 226.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.4 to 269.1 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Pleasants 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 -3.0 to 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 275.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.1 to 359.7 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Randolph 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 -2.2 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 213.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.9 to 245.0 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ritchie 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 -1.6 to 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 226.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.0 to 289.6 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Roane County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 232.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.1 to 281.4 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Taylor 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 -0.3 to 3.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 212.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.3 to 254.9 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 11.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 236.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 211.2 to 264.8 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Wetzel County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 212.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.9 to 258.1 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pendleton 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 0.0 to 16.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 209.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.4 to 276.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/13/2026 10:10 pm.

Trend²
Rising

when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is above 0.
Stable

when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change includes 0.
Falling

when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is below 0.
Rate Comparison
Above

when 95% confident the rate is above and Rate Ratio³ > 1.10
Similar

when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
Below

when 95% confident the rate is below and Rate Ratio³ < 0.90

¹ Priority indices were created by ordering from rates that are rising and above the comparison rate to rates that are falling and below the comparison rate.
² Recent trend in death rates is usually an Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint. Due to data availability issues, the time period and/or calculation method used in the calculation of the trends may differ for selected geographic areas.
³ Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate. Previous versions of this table used one-year rates for states and five-year rates for counties. As of June 2018, only five-year rates are used.
Source: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (20 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85-89, 90+). The Healthy People 2030 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The US Population Data File is used with mortality data.
Note: When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate. Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.

State Cancer Registries may provide more current or more local data. Data presented on the State Cancer Profiles Web Site may differ from statistics reported by the State Cancer Registries (for more information).

Interpret Rankings provides insight into interpreting cancer statistics. When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate.

Data for United States do not include Puerto Rico.

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