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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Arkansas Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Female

Sorted by priority index

Explanation of Column Headers

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

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

Recent Trends - This is an interpretation of the AAPC:

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

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

Other Notes

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

Line by Line Interpretation of the Report

United States

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -1.0.
Rate : The death rate is 126.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.1 to 126.6 and 287,034 average annual deaths.

Arkansas

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.7.
Rate : The death rate is 140.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.1 to 142.8 and 2,945 average annual deaths.

Benton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 122.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.3 to 130.6 and 204 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Bradley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -21.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -34.1 to -4.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 131.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 95.7 to 177.9 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Columbia County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 131.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.7 to 161.0 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Garland 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 -3.5 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 128.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.4 to 140.3 and 114 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Howard 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 -4.1 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 151.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.5 to 192.5 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lafayette County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.6 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 96.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 64.5 to 143.9 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Lonoke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 137.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.1 to 153.8 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Monroe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -13.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -32.1 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 125.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.5 to 175.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Polk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -18.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -30.2 to -3.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 110.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 88.3 to 137.0 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Pope County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 131.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.2 to 148.3 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Prairie 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 132.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 96.1 to 180.5 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pulaski 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 -4.3 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 128.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.8 to 135.3 and 349 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Sebastian County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 132.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.0 to 144.6 and 115 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washington 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 -2.1 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 125.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.3 to 135.0 and 162 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Yell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.4 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 128.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.5 to 160.4 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Ashley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 151.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.2 to 184.8 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Boone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 144.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.4 to 165.1 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Calhoun 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 -1.9 to 3.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 186.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.1 to 270.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Carroll County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 140.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.9 to 165.9 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clark County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 147.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.0 to 180.1 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 156.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.8 to 192.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cleburne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.4 to 172.7 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cleveland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to 3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 126.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 88.1 to 178.8 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Conway County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.6 to 175.8 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Dallas 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 -3.2 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 171.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.6 to 233.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Drew County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 136.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.4 to 170.3 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Faulkner 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 -1.2 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 130.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.4 to 142.6 and 94 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Grant County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 141.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.2 to 174.5 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 6.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 13.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 131.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.4 to 151.6 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hot Spring County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 148.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.8 to 173.0 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Independence County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 134.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.5 to 156.7 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Izard County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 139.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.2 to 176.5 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lawrence County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.7 to 189.3 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lincoln 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 2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 153.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.2 to 203.6 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Madison 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 -2.1 to 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 156.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.5 to 192.5 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Marion 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 -2.2 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 131.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 105.2 to 163.5 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Montgomery 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 -1.5 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 150.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.8 to 199.6 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Nevada County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -22.4 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 124.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.7 to 172.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Newton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 150.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.3 to 208.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ouachita County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 147.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.7 to 176.6 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Perry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 148.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.0 to 194.1 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pike County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to 1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 149.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.8 to 197.6 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Saline 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 -1.5 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 127.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.4 to 139.0 and 116 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Searcy County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to 2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 171.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.8 to 227.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sevier County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.4 to 181.2 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Stone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 130.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 101.5 to 167.0 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Woodruff 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 -3.7 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 144.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 103.7 to 199.6 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Craighead County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 143.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.9 to 157.7 and 94 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Phillips County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.3 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 160.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.1 to 196.8 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Arkansas 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 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 182.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.6 to 221.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Baxter 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 -1.3 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 153.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.9 to 173.5 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Chicot 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 -2.4 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 181.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.4 to 233.3 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Crawford 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 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.1 to 170.7 and 65 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Crittenden 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 -1.3 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 187.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.1 to 212.0 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Cross 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 -0.9 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 175.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.4 to 213.7 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Desha County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 170.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.7 to 219.3 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 161.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.3 to 196.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Fulton 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 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.8 to 224.5 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hempstead 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 -1.6 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 160.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.7 to 194.2 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jackson 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 -1.9 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 160.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.2 to 198.0 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jefferson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 149.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.5 to 166.3 and 71 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Johnson 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 1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 176.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.8 to 208.0 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Lee 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 -2.6 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 194.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.2 to 262.8 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Little River 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 -2.0 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 178.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.0 to 224.7 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Logan 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 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.2 to 192.6 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Miller County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 163.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.2 to 186.8 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Mississippi 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 -1.3 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.7 to 205.2 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Poinsett County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.4 to 229.5 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Randolph County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 162.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.6 to 198.0 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Scott 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 -2.3 to 2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 170.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.7 to 220.6 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sharp County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 182.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.3 to 218.1 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

St. Francis County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 181.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.3 to 218.0 and 26 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 -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 157.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.7 to 181.3 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

White 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 -1.2 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.9 to 161.1 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Van Buren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 6.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.7 to 17.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 157.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.7 to 192.6 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/13/2026 7:18 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

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

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

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

Data for United States do not include Puerto Rico.

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