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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Mississippi 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.

Mississippi

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 220.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 217.0 to 223.8 and 3,559 average annual deaths.

Humphreys County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 16.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 41.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 363.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 280.6 to 463.2 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Neshoba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 8.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.7 to 12.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 259.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 223.7 to 300.5 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Itawamba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 7.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to 14.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.5 to 252.5 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jones County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 6.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 12.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 218.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.4 to 241.9 and 82 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Leflore County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 312.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 267.6 to 362.5 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Prentiss 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 -1.0 to 1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 241.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 205.9 to 281.3 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Union 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 -1.5 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 237.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.5 to 275.7 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Quitman 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 -2.0 to 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 247.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.2 to 344.9 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Noxubee 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 -1.7 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 238.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.0 to 307.8 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jasper County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 236.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.4 to 283.3 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Scott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 243.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.0 to 283.8 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hinds 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 -0.9 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 215.0 to 242.0 and 248 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lawrence 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 1.6.
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 197.6 to 309.3 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Tippah 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 1.3.
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 189.9 to 271.5 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Tishomingo 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 -1.7 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 245.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 206.7 to 289.6 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Yazoo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 266.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 226.3 to 311.9 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Claiborne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 232.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.7 to 310.6 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Newton 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 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 236.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.3 to 281.3 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 245.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 204.2 to 292.5 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jefferson 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 -2.8 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 239.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.3 to 320.8 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Pontotoc 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 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 251.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 216.7 to 290.5 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Attala 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 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 264.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 221.7 to 313.5 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Choctaw County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 178.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.4 to 238.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Coahoma 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 -2.3 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 265.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 222.4 to 314.9 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Tate County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 252.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 216.6 to 292.1 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Carroll 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 -2.6 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 229.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.1 to 285.4 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Clarke 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 -2.5 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 204.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.3 to 250.2 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Kemper County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 164.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.3 to 218.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Monroe 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 222.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.1 to 255.0 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Adams 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 232.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.9 to 267.3 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Bolivar 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 313.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 270.0 to 360.9 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Lowndes 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 -2.2 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 236.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 211.5 to 263.3 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Marion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 233.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 199.4 to 271.6 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Marshall 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 281.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 248.5 to 318.6 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Warren 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 -2.1 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 236.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 209.1 to 266.5 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Chickasaw 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 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 217.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.3 to 263.2 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Covington 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 0.2.
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 196.2 to 281.1 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Pearl River 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 234.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 212.0 to 259.1 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Tallahatchie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 235.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.7 to 293.2 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Forrest 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 -2.0 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 233.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 210.9 to 258.0 and 82 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hancock 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 -2.2 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 196.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.4 to 219.8 and 65 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Harrison 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 231.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 218.6 to 245.2 and 261 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sunflower 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 -2.5 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 264.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 225.2 to 309.5 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

DeSoto 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 -2.0 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 207.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.0 to 223.0 and 172 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Yalobusha 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 241.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.5 to 295.2 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

George 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 -0.3.
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 207.2 to 293.3 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jackson 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 -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 220.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 205.6 to 236.5 and 179 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Oktibbeha 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 -2.7 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 181.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.9 to 210.5 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tunica 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 -3.6 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 257.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.4 to 342.9 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Panola 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 -3.0 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 227.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.6 to 261.1 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Washington 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 239.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 210.6 to 271.6 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Holmes 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 -3.4 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 312.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 260.4 to 372.9 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Lafayette 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 -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 185.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.0 to 216.1 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Webster 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 -3.6 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 242.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.0 to 319.6 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Copiah County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 201.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.1 to 235.6 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

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 -3.6 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 205.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.1 to 264.8 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Simpson 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 -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.6 to 228.3 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Alcorn 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 -3.0 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 204.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.3 to 234.0 and 44 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 -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 233.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 202.4 to 267.1 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Walthall 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 -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 201.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.0 to 248.4 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Franklin 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 160.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.7 to 220.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Grenada County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 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 225.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.6 to 267.7 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wilkinson 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.9 to 271.8 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson Davis County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 191.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.0 to 243.4 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Perry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 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 212.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.1 to 269.3 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Rankin 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 -3.9 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.8 to 177.1 and 139 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.7 to 237.7 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Winston 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 -4.2 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.7 to 234.6 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lamar County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 158.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.1 to 180.0 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Stone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 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 215.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.6 to 262.8 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.4 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 268.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 244.2 to 293.7 and 105 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Lauderdale 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 -3.9 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.4 to 198.0 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 170.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.4 to 218.6 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Amite County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.0 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 147.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.9 to 187.0 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Leake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.0 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 219.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.4 to 261.8 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Benton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 to -2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 185.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.9 to 253.6 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pike County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -14.9 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 211.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.7 to 241.0 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Smith County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -9.0 to -3.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 204.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.1 to 251.4 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Calhoun County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -23.4 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 206.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.3 to 258.8 and 16 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 -9.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -14.5 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 238.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 217.4 to 260.4 and 114 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sharkey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 211.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.1 to 312.3 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Issaquena 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 03/18/2026 4:08 am.

Trend²
Rising

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

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

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

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

when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
Below

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

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

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

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

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Sharkey 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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