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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

California Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Female

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 -1.1 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.

California

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.1.
Rate : The death rate is 116.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.7 to 116.9 and 28,840 average annual deaths.

Tehama County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 11.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.5 to 169.4 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Kern County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 3.0.
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 127.2 to 137.1 and 571 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Calaveras 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 -1.2 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 138.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.3 to 157.1 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Madera 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 -0.5 to 3.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 122.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.0 to 133.4 and 106 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Del Norte 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 -2.1 to 1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 153.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.1 to 182.1 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Kings 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 0.3.
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 119.6 to 145.2 and 86 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Butte County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 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 143.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.3 to 152.5 and 211 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Colusa 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 -2.8 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 115.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 90.3 to 146.5 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Glenn 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 -2.6 to 4.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 125.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.8 to 152.5 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Merced 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 -1.5 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 126.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.2 to 135.4 and 175 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Monterey 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 -1.4 to 1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 109.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 103.6 to 115.4 and 277 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

San Benito 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 -2.2 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 116.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 101.2 to 133.7 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Humboldt 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 -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 148.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.9 to 159.8 and 143 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Siskiyou 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 -2.0 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.6 to 165.0 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fresno 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 -1.4 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 120.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.0 to 124.4 and 643 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lassen County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 118.4 to 174.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Santa Barbara 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 -1.6 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 113.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.3 to 119.7 and 335 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Shasta 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 -1.8 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 135.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.9 to 144.8 and 196 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 155.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.1 to 171.7 and 87 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

San Bernardino 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 -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 130.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.6 to 133.7 and 1,483 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Sutter 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 -2.3 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 119.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.5 to 132.1 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Ventura 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 117.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.5 to 121.6 and 675 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Riverside 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 -1.5 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 123.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.8 to 125.9 and 1,843 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Tulare County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 126.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.6 to 132.7 and 292 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Los Angeles 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 -1.4 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 114.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.3 to 115.7 and 7,125 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Orange County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 109.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.9 to 111.9 and 2,301 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Sacramento 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 -1.5 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 127.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.3 to 130.7 and 1,270 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

San Luis Obispo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 113.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.0 to 120.5 and 250 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Sonoma 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 -1.8 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 126.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.6 to 132.0 and 498 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Inyo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 115.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 91.5 to 145.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Modoc County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 103.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 76.7 to 142.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

San Diego 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 -1.6 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 117.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.6 to 119.9 and 2,407 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

San Joaquin 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 -1.8 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 122.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.1 to 127.5 and 540 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Yolo 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 -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 117.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.9 to 126.9 and 140 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Yuba 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 137.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.1 to 154.6 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Solano 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 -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 123.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.1 to 129.7 and 375 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Stanislaus 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 -4.6 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 137.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.6 to 143.5 and 430 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tuolumne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 124.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.2 to 139.5 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Amador County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 121.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.0 to 140.2 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Imperial County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 99.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 91.1 to 109.3 and 99 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Napa 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 -2.2 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 119.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.5 to 130.0 and 130 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Nevada County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 113.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 103.8 to 124.4 and 117 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Placer 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 -2.3 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 114.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.2 to 119.8 and 381 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Santa Cruz County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 110.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 103.2 to 117.4 and 203 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Mendocino 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 -2.5 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 123.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.8 to 135.7 and 95 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Alameda 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 -2.2 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 107.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 104.3 to 110.0 and 1,127 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Contra Costa 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 -2.3 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 113.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.7 to 116.4 and 905 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

El Dorado 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 -2.6 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 105.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.7 to 112.8 and 166 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Mariposa 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 -4.0 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 119.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 95.4 to 150.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

San Francisco 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 -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 98.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 94.4 to 101.8 and 581 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Marin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 98.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 93.0 to 104.9 and 238 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

San Mateo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 97.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 93.4 to 101.1 and 531 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Santa Clara County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 96.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 93.9 to 99.0 and 1,132 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Plumas 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 -3.8 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 111.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 91.0 to 137.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Trinity County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.9 to -2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 85.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 64.7 to 113.7 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Mono County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 49.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.1 to 78.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.4

Sierra 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 130.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 81.9 to 216.2 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Alpine 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 03/16/2026 8:04 pm.

Trend²
Rising

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

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

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

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

when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
Below

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

* Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates.
** 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:
Alpine County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Mono County, Sierra 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.

State Cancer Profiles