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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Kentucky Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Male

Sorted by trend

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.

Kentucky

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.4.
Rate : The death rate is 215.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 212.9 to 218.2 and 5,481 average annual deaths.

Elliott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 22.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.0 to 39.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 236.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.6 to 306.9 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Daviess County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 6.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 218.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.0 to 236.6 and 126 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Nelson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 10.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 261.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 231.4 to 294.2 and 65 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Cumberland 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 -1.9 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 282.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 215.6 to 366.3 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 2.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 234.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.0 to 297.7 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Bourbon 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 -1.5 to 8.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 218.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.8 to 258.2 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Monroe 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 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 290.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 234.7 to 355.5 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Carroll 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 -1.9 to 2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 259.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.9 to 324.9 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Calloway County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 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 251.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 221.2 to 285.8 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Livingston 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 -1.9 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 259.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 208.2 to 322.7 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Taylor 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 -1.1 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 284.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 245.2 to 328.9 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Carlisle 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 -2.4 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 246.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.1 to 341.3 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Grayson 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 -0.8 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 260.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 224.7 to 300.0 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Lawrence 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 -1.3 to 1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 305.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 252.3 to 365.5 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Pendleton 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 -1.8 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 265.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 216.4 to 321.6 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hickman County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 247.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.1 to 340.8 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Simpson 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 -2.3 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 256.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 211.3 to 308.6 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Bath 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 -2.3 to 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 228.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.6 to 284.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Breathitt 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 -1.8 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 276.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 223.8 to 337.3 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Clinton 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 -1.8 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 306.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 246.2 to 378.1 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Garrard 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 -2.1 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 238.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.3 to 287.6 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Marshall 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 -1.1 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 250.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 220.7 to 283.5 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 259.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 223.5 to 299.0 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Owsley 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 -2.3 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 330.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 235.3 to 454.0 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Adair 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 -2.3 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 250.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 211.5 to 296.0 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Lee 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 -2.2 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 287.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 221.2 to 367.7 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Fulton 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 -2.3 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 257.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.2 to 342.4 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Union 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 -2.4 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 275.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 220.1 to 339.6 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Barren 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 -1.8 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 258.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 230.1 to 290.4 and 65 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Fleming 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 -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 247.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 202.9 to 299.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Harrison 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 -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 236.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.5 to 281.9 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Lewis 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 -2.7 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 269.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 221.3 to 325.2 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Mason 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 242.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 199.3 to 293.4 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Crittenden 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 -2.9 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 236.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.8 to 301.1 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Grant 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 -2.2 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 238.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.9 to 286.5 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Letcher 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 -2.2 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 276.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 237.3 to 321.5 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Wolfe 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 -2.9 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 280.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 208.5 to 370.5 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Clay 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 271.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 228.8 to 319.0 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Nicholas 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 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 192.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.5 to 260.3 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Rockcastle 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 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 259.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 215.2 to 311.2 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Carter 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 -2.0 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 250.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 217.7 to 287.6 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Jackson 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 -2.9 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 216.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.1 to 271.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jessamine 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 206.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.5 to 230.9 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Magoffin 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 -2.5 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 234.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.2 to 293.8 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Clark 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 -2.8 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 207.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.1 to 237.2 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Henderson 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 -2.0 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 211.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.9 to 238.6 and 56 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 -1.1 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 293.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 257.3 to 332.6 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Perry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 273.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 238.8 to 311.6 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Christian 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 228.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 204.0 to 254.4 and 68 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Green 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 -3.1 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 208.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.5 to 260.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Marion 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 -2.7 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 234.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.7 to 282.0 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

McCracken 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 -2.0 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 199.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.3 to 220.3 and 84 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Powell 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 -2.8 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 278.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 221.9 to 345.4 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Trigg 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 -2.9 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 224.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.8 to 270.5 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Estill 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 265.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 217.1 to 322.2 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Graves 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 -2.3 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 228.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.0 to 258.8 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hardin 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 -2.1 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 219.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.5 to 238.2 and 121 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Harlan 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 -2.3 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 270.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 234.5 to 310.8 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Henry 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 -3.0 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 278.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 229.0 to 334.7 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Ohio 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 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 230.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.4 to 270.4 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Pulaski 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 -1.9 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 235.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 214.3 to 258.6 and 98 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Russell 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 -3.2 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 230.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.6 to 274.5 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Spencer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 199.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.0 to 245.6 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Trimble 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 -3.8 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 193.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.0 to 257.5 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Breckinridge 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 -3.0 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 228.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.2 to 268.3 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Mercer 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 -2.9 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 248.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 209.1 to 293.6 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Anderson 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 -3.2 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 195.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.6 to 236.6 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Bell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 257.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 221.4 to 297.2 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hopkins 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 224.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 199.1 to 251.8 and 62 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Leslie 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 248.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.4 to 312.0 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Logan 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 -2.2 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 227.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.3 to 261.9 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Madison 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 -3.0 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 221.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.2 to 242.7 and 99 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Metcalfe 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 -3.8 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 285.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 228.9 to 353.1 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Boyd 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 -2.5 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 227.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.9 to 254.2 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Butler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 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 254.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 205.0 to 311.8 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Floyd 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 238.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 209.3 to 271.4 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hancock County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.7 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 231.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.6 to 298.5 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Laurel 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 -2.2 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 234.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 211.5 to 258.5 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Pike 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 -2.4 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 241.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 218.7 to 266.1 and 90 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Webster 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 -3.2 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 229.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.3 to 287.1 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

McCreary 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 -3.2 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 271.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 226.4 to 322.1 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Shelby 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 -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 171.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.2 to 196.7 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Edmonson 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 -3.4 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.7 to 235.6 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jefferson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.2 to 199.7 and 807 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Larue 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 -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 188.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.5 to 235.5 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Meade County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 204.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.6 to 238.6 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Muhlenberg County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 228.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.3 to 261.5 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Allen 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 -3.1 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 212.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.2 to 252.0 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ballard 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 -3.4 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 211.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.1 to 278.4 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Kenton 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 -2.5 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 210.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.9 to 225.5 and 178 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lincoln 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 -3.1 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 214.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.8 to 250.8 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Greenup 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 -3.4 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 218.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.5 to 248.2 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Johnson 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 -3.2 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 222.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.5 to 263.5 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Knott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 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 210.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.1 to 259.0 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Martin 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 -3.8 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 208.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.8 to 266.7 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Todd 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 -3.8 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 212.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.6 to 268.1 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Fayette 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 -2.5 to -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.7 to 189.9 and 266 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Franklin 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 -2.9 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 187.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.4 to 212.0 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gallatin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 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 260.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.3 to 343.2 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Oldham 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 -3.0 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 179.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.1 to 202.5 and 62 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Owen 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 -4.5 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 216.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.0 to 274.2 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Warren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 194.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.4 to 211.1 and 120 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Scott 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 -3.7 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 184.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.6 to 212.7 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Boyle 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 -3.5 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 186.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.9 to 217.5 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Bullitt 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 -3.2 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 173.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.8 to 191.9 and 81 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lyon 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 -4.5 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 183.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.7 to 239.2 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

McLean 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 -4.1 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 196.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.3 to 254.9 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Menifee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.4 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 265.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.2 to 351.8 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Campbell 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 -3.1 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 184.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.9 to 202.1 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Woodford 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 -3.8 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 197.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.7 to 231.0 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Rowan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.2 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 225.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.7 to 268.3 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Bracken County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 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 209.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.6 to 281.0 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Caldwell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.5 to 224.4 and 16 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 -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 165.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.9 to 180.2 and 112 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Whitley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -4.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.9 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 271.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 238.7 to 307.0 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Hart County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.8 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 247.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 204.2 to 297.3 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Morgan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -22.5 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 217.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.9 to 267.5 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -25.6 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 210.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.5 to 248.0 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Casey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -18.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -31.8 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 288.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 239.4 to 344.3 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Robertson 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 03/17/2026 8:40 pm.

Trend²
Rising

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

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

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

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

when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
Below

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

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

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

Data for the following has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates:
Robertson 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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