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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Tennessee 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.

Tennessee

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.8.
Rate : The death rate is 142.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.5 to 143.6 and 6,735 average annual deaths.

Obion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 11.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 22.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.4 to 187.5 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hamblen County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 6.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 11.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 163.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.8 to 180.9 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Crockett County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 4.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 187.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.6 to 231.6 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Overton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 2.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.4 to 250.3 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Madison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 6.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.7 to 160.1 and 104 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Chester 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 -1.1 to 3.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 192.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.4 to 233.2 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Benton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.8 to 223.4 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hardeman County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 210.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.0 to 244.7 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Trousdale County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 216.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.9 to 278.5 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Cumberland 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 -3.2 to 5.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.6 to 160.6 and 94 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Houston 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 -1.7 to 2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 163.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.7 to 215.6 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Weakley 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 -0.3 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 168.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.6 to 195.1 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hickman 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 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 176.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.4 to 209.6 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Henderson 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 -0.6 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 165.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.7 to 193.7 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to 1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.1 to 197.4 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Rhea 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 -0.9 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 165.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.1 to 191.6 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Dickson 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 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 160.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.2 to 180.2 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Gibson 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 -0.5 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 192.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.6 to 214.8 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hawkins 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 -1.0 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 160.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.3 to 179.2 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cannon 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 -1.8 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 145.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.6 to 184.5 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hancock 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 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 171.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.7 to 233.8 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Meigs 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 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 174.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.4 to 220.2 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Williamson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 4.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 109.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 101.7 to 117.2 and 162 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Bradley 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 -0.8 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 152.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.8 to 165.3 and 118 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clay 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 -2.2 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 193.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.1 to 253.8 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Carroll County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 157.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.6 to 184.3 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Union 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 -1.6 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 163.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.5 to 198.2 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Haywood County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 157.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.9 to 192.0 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lauderdale 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 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 193.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.6 to 226.9 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Marshall County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.7 to 193.9 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

McNairy 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 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 172.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.9 to 201.5 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Van Buren 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 -3.3 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 176.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.9 to 243.0 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jackson 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 -2.6 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 139.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.7 to 180.0 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lincoln 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 1.0.
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 126.0 to 168.8 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

McMinn 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 -1.2 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 157.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.2 to 175.9 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Morgan 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 -1.8 to 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 180.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.0 to 216.7 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Putnam 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 166.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.3 to 183.7 and 88 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sequatchie 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 -2.6 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 135.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.9 to 170.5 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Sevier County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 147.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.1 to 161.3 and 110 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Washington 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 -1.0 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 135.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.3 to 146.7 and 134 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Anderson 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 142.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.3 to 157.3 and 88 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Blount 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 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 143.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.8 to 153.7 and 158 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Campbell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.1 to 187.3 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Grainger County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.7 to 199.0 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Johnson 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 -1.9 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 162.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.2 to 200.5 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lawrence 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 -1.6 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 142.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.6 to 162.6 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lewis County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.6 to 211.0 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Monroe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 153.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.9 to 173.9 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Smith 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 156.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 128.1 to 190.2 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bedford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 157.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.2 to 179.4 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cocke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 173.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.6 to 197.9 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

DeKalb 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 -2.1 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 150.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.3 to 181.6 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hardin 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 -1.8 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 134.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.5 to 159.3 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Perry 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 -3.5 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 149.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.4 to 202.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Polk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.0 to 203.7 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Unicoi 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 -2.2 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 153.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.1 to 186.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cheatham 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 -1.8 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 170.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.7 to 195.8 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Claiborne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 174.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.8 to 201.4 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Coffee 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 -1.5 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 142.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.0 to 159.9 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 149.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.5 to 164.8 and 89 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Henry 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 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 156.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.0 to 179.9 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Scott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.3 to 193.9 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sullivan 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.6 to 164.6 and 205 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Grundy County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 168.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.3 to 209.7 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Tipton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 163.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.1 to 182.8 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 128.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.6 to 147.8 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Giles County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 141.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.0 to 165.3 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Sumner County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 138.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.7 to 148.0 and 186 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Warren 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 -1.9 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.4 to 184.8 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Dyer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.2.
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 129.3 to 172.6 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Fentress 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 -2.6 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 139.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.6 to 170.2 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Humphreys County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 155.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.7 to 188.4 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Montgomery 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 -1.7 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 146.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.9 to 158.2 and 144 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Robertson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.0 to 163.8 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pickett 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 -4.1 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 106.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 63.6 to 171.6 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Roane 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 -2.1 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 139.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.9 to 155.8 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Rutherford 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 137.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.6 to 146.0 and 231 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Decatur County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 142.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.2 to 185.2 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Knox 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 -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 135.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.5 to 141.1 and 438 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Macon 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 -2.3 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 152.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.4 to 183.0 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Maury 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 -2.0 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 136.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.9 to 149.3 and 96 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Stewart 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 -3.7 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 132.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.7 to 168.5 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Bledsoe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 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 119.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 91.0 to 155.1 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Jefferson 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 -2.7 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 131.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.1 to 147.8 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 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 168.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.0 to 237.3 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Loudon 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 -2.4 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 130.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.0 to 146.7 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

White 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 -2.7 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 123.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 103.9 to 146.7 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wilson 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 -2.2 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 123.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.4 to 133.6 and 121 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Carter 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 -2.3 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 137.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.6 to 154.1 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hamilton 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 119.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.2 to 125.3 and 325 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Fayette 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 119.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 103.3 to 137.7 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Davidson 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 -2.1 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 127.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.5 to 132.8 and 498 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Marion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 135.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.9 to 159.6 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Shelby County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.9 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 139.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.3 to 144.2 and 796 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Moore County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.7 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 106.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 68.4 to 161.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/17/2026 11:41 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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