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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Florida 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.

Florida

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -1.2.
Rate : The death rate is 120.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.2 to 120.7 and 21,606 average annual deaths.

Charlotte County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 112.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 105.6 to 119.8 and 292 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Collier County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 89.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 84.6 to 93.6 and 404 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 106.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.7 to 109.8 and 843 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Manatee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 107.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.7 to 112.4 and 453 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Martin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 109.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 101.6 to 117.2 and 206 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Monroe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 96.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 85.8 to 108.1 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Palm Beach County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 105.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 103.3 to 108.4 and 1,579 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Sarasota County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 110.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 105.8 to 115.0 and 658 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

St. Johns County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 110.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 104.6 to 117.1 and 258 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Alachua County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 124.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.9 to 132.5 and 209 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Brevard 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 -1.5 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 133.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.7 to 137.8 and 760 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Broward 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 -1.7 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 116.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.7 to 118.9 and 1,667 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Franklin 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 -5.1 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 134.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 100.4 to 177.5 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gadsden County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -0.7.
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 107.8 to 144.1 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hillsborough 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 -1.7 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 121.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.0 to 124.5 and 1,122 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Indian River 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 129.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.1 to 138.0 and 256 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lake 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 -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 123.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.9 to 128.5 and 478 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Nassau County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.3 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 136.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.9 to 149.3 and 109 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Orange County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 117.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.1 to 120.9 and 936 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Osceola County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 123.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.7 to 129.9 and 281 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pasco County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 135.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.3 to 139.9 and 664 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pinellas 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 -1.4 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 120.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.1 to 123.8 and 1,156 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 -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 131.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.2 to 136.0 and 738 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Santa Rosa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 131.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.0 to 140.8 and 163 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Seminole 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 -1.6 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 120.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.3 to 126.2 and 399 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

St. Lucie 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 -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 121.9 to 134.1 and 388 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Taylor 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 -2.4 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.6 to 176.7 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Volusia County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 137.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.4 to 141.9 and 731 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Miami-Dade County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 105.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 103.1 to 107.3 and 2,101 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Walton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 109.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.3 to 122.9 and 64 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Baker 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 -2.9 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 140.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.6 to 169.1 and 23 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 -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 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 131.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 101.1 to 170.2 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

DeSoto 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 -1.2 to 2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 136.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.0 to 161.0 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Dixie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.8 to 179.7 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Flagler 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 -1.1 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 136.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.8 to 146.8 and 176 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gilchrist 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 -2.6 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 136.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.4 to 168.3 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Glades 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 -1.9 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 123.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 96.0 to 159.9 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hamilton 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 -2.1 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 161.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.9 to 204.2 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hardee 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 -0.8 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 145.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.1 to 176.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hendry 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 128.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.7 to 153.0 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Highlands 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 -1.1 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 127.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.0 to 139.1 and 153 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Holmes 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 -2.7 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 149.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.6 to 183.4 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.4 to 176.7 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Leon 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 -1.1 to 3.4.
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 119.0 to 134.6 and 216 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Liberty 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 -4.4 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 130.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 87.1 to 191.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Madison 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 -2.2 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 140.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.7 to 172.1 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Sumter 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 -1.5 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 116.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.3 to 128.5 and 246 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Bay 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 -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 139.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.9 to 148.8 and 181 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.7 to 149.3 and 209 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Duval 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 -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 139.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.9 to 143.3 and 895 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Escambia 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 -1.2 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 142.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.6 to 150.0 and 329 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Okaloosa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.9 to 150.4 and 193 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Putnam 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 -1.7 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 158.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.7 to 173.8 and 99 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Bradford 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 -1.0 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 162.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.7 to 192.3 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Citrus 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 -0.7 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 155.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.3 to 165.8 and 286 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Columbia 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 -1.0 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 161.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.8 to 178.9 and 83 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Gulf 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 165.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.2 to 207.1 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hernando 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 3.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 149.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.5 to 158.3 and 289 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.8 to 172.3 and 57 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lafayette 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 -2.8 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 184.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.1 to 251.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Levy 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 -1.7 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 169.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.1 to 190.9 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Marion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 6.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.3 to 151.4 and 554 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Okeechobee 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 -0.7 to 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.8 to 204.4 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Suwannee 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 -0.8 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 172.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.1 to 194.7 and 62 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 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 211.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.8 to 265.1 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Wakulla 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 -1.4 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 159.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.9 to 186.6 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 164.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.5 to 194.4 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/13/2026 12:10 pm.

Trend²
Rising

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

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

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

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

when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
Below

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

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

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

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

Data for United States do not include Puerto Rico.

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