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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Indiana Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Male

Sorted by rateratio

Explanation of Column Headers

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

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

Recent Trends - This is an interpretation of the AAPC:

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

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

Other Notes

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

Line by Line Interpretation of the Report

United States

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.7.
Rate : The death rate is 171.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.3 to 171.8 and 318,737 average annual deaths.

Indiana

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 197.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.4 to 199.6 and 7,289 average annual deaths.

Fountain County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 297.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 253.0 to 347.6 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Scott 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 261.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 223.5 to 304.3 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Jefferson 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 260.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 227.5 to 296.1 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Randolph 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 254.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 220.2 to 292.1 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Benton 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 -2.2 to 1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 251.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.9 to 324.0 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Grant 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 242.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 220.8 to 265.6 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Fulton 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 -1.8 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 241.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.9 to 284.1 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Putnam County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 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 238.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 210.3 to 270.1 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Henry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 237.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 213.6 to 263.5 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Vigo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 237.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 219.1 to 256.5 and 135 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Greene 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 -2.0 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 237.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.5 to 269.8 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Rush 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 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 236.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.9 to 284.3 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Pulaski County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 232.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.0 to 285.1 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Union County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 229.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.4 to 307.8 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Blackford 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 -2.1 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 229.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.1 to 282.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Vermillion 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 -2.5 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 229.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.0 to 278.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Huntington 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 -1.4 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 229.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 199.9 to 261.6 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jennings 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 -2.9 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 228.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.6 to 264.9 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Orange 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 -2.9 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 228.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.9 to 269.6 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Fayette 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 -2.1 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 227.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.1 to 266.2 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Dearborn County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 227.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.5 to 254.3 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wabash County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 226.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.0 to 257.4 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Washington 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 -2.1 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 224.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.3 to 259.8 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Clay 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 223.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.1 to 259.2 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Starke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 222.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.6 to 259.0 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 219.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.1 to 257.8 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jay 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 -3.1 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 217.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.5 to 260.8 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Decatur 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 217.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.3 to 254.9 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Owen County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 216.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.8 to 256.1 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Adams 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 -1.1 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.6 to 247.4 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Howard 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.6 to 233.7 and 111 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sullivan 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 -2.5 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 214.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.2 to 254.5 and 28 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 -1.4 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 213.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.7 to 242.5 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Knox 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 212.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.4 to 242.8 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.0 to -2.3.
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 186.8 to 239.5 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clinton 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 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 211.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.0 to 244.5 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clark County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 209.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.4 to 226.9 and 137 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

White 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 -2.8 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 209.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.2 to 244.2 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Delaware 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 -1.8 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 209.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.3 to 226.3 and 133 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cass 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 -2.1 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 208.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.5 to 238.0 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Marion 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 208.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 202.1 to 215.4 and 858 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Floyd 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 208.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.7 to 229.2 and 92 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Newton 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 -3.9 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 207.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.5 to 254.1 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Morgan 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 -2.4 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 205.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.0 to 227.1 and 90 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pike 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 -3.3 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 205.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.2 to 255.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Posey 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 -2.1 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 205.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.8 to 240.6 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Vanderburgh County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 204.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.7 to 217.6 and 209 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Miami County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.7 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.1 to 232.8 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Madison 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 -1.7 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.2 to 218.4 and 162 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

St. Joseph 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 -1.5 to 4.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 201.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.3 to 212.6 and 296 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Brown 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 -3.0 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 201.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.6 to 243.8 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 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 201.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.9 to 222.0 and 84 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lawrence 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 -2.1 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 200.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.3 to 225.4 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Switzerland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 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 154.1 to 257.9 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Shelby 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 -2.7 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 200.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.7 to 226.5 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Steuben 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 196.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.7 to 224.5 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Allen 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 195.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.1 to 204.4 and 378 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Martin 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 -3.1 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 193.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.9 to 248.6 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Perry 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 -2.9 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 192.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.8 to 231.2 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

LaPorte County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -9.3 to -2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 190.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.7 to 206.6 and 132 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Johnson 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 190.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.0 to 204.9 and 156 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Noble County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -11.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -18.2 to -2.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 189.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.5 to 215.1 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Crawford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -26.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -41.8 to -2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.8 to 244.3 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jasper 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 -2.9 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 187.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.6 to 217.5 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

LaGrange 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 -2.2 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 186.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.3 to 217.1 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Parke 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 186.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.4 to 228.7 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Daviess 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 185.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.0 to 218.2 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lake 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 185.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.4 to 193.2 and 520 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hancock 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 185.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.0 to 204.3 and 87 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Warrick 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 -2.8 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 185.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.9 to 206.0 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wells 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 -1.6 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 185.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.3 to 217.8 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Marshall 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 -2.6 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 184.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.2 to 209.2 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Bartholomew 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 184.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.8 to 203.2 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Kosciusko 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 -2.4 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 184.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.5 to 203.1 and 86 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tippecanoe 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 -2.6 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 182.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.0 to 197.3 and 137 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ripley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.7 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 181.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.2 to 213.5 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Elkhart County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 180.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.4 to 193.1 and 192 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Spencer 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 -3.5 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 180.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.0 to 216.8 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

DeKalb 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 -2.4 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 180.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.1 to 207.1 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Whitley 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 -2.9 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 179.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.2 to 208.3 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Boone 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 -2.9 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 178.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.6 to 200.6 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Dubois 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 -2.6 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 178.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.0 to 204.3 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 177.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.5 to 203.4 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Gibson 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 -3.7 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 175.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.8 to 205.2 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Porter 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 -2.4 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 175.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.2 to 187.9 and 175 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Ohio 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 -3.5 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 172.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.2 to 238.7 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hendricks 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 -2.1 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 172.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.5 to 185.9 and 147 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Carroll 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 -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 171.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.6 to 206.5 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Tipton 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 -3.2 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 169.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.8 to 209.7 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Monroe 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 -2.4 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 166.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.6 to 182.0 and 107 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Warren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.2 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 158.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.1 to 211.6 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Hamilton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 148.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.6 to 157.5 and 233 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/20/2026 12:52 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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