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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2018-2022

Iowa 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 fallingfalling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -1.1.
Rate : The death rate is 126.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.2 to 126.6 and 285,526 average annual deaths.

Iowa

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.0.
Rate : The death rate is 128.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.3 to 130.6 and 2,960 average annual deaths.

Appanoose County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 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 165.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.3 to 205.6 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Mahaska County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 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 157.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.3 to 188.8 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Palo Alto County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 23.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 39.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 192.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.5 to 248.4 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Van Buren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 194.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.2 to 259.9 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Wapello County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 162.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.5 to 187.2 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Woodbury County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 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 161.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.4 to 175.7 and 107 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Clinton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling 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 higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 147.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.8 to 166.7 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pottawattamie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.6 to 159.4 and 99 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Adair County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 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 162.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.2 to 219.5 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Allamakee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 130.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 100.9 to 167.2 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Audubon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 124.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 85.3 to 182.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Boone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 117.5 to 167.9 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Bremer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 3.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 110.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.8 to 135.5 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Buena Vista County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 113.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 88.4 to 144.2 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Calhoun County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 105.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 75.1 to 146.7 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Carroll County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 113.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 91.7 to 139.1 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Cass County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.5 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 143.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.9 to 179.7 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cherokee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 139.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.7 to 178.3 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Chickasaw County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 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 144.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.8 to 190.2 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clarke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 162.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.4 to 216.5 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Clayton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 153.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.1 to 189.5 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Davis County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 119.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 80.9 to 170.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Decatur County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 110.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 77.1 to 157.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Delaware County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 111.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 88.8 to 140.4 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Des Moines County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 133.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.5 to 154.1 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Dickinson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 115.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 91.9 to 144.3 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Emmet County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 123.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.9 to 167.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 129.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 95.7 to 172.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Fremont County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable 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 129.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 88.1 to 186.7 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.4 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 130.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 94.5 to 176.9 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Grundy County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 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 120.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 92.0 to 156.1 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Guthrie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 99.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 72.3 to 136.4 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Hancock County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 101.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 72.2 to 140.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Henry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 106.1 to 161.2 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Howard County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 161.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.7 to 210.2 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Ida County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 159.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.9 to 217.5 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jefferson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.7 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 138.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 109.9 to 174.0 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jones County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 111.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 88.1 to 139.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Keokuk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 128.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 93.5 to 174.1 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Louisa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable 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 146.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 110.1 to 192.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lucas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 125.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 90.2 to 172.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lyon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 112.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 82.4 to 151.3 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Marion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 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 144.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 123.3 to 167.8 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mills County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 138.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.5 to 177.1 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mitchell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 152.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.0 to 195.8 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Monona County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 143.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.5 to 191.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Monroe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 137.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.6 to 190.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Muscatine County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable 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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.6 to 161.4 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

O'Brien County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 125.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 96.1 to 161.7 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Osceola County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 2.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 135.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 91.8 to 196.2 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ringgold County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 145.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 96.6 to 217.7 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sac County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.4 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 132.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 98.5 to 177.1 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Tama County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 155.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.5 to 193.1 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Warren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.4 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 112.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.3 to 130.0 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 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 136.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.9 to 166.1 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 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 132.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.8 to 191.9 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Winnebago County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 106.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 80.2 to 142.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Wright County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 131.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 100.1 to 170.2 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Taylor County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stablestable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 82.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.8 to 132.4 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.6

Benton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 127.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 105.2 to 152.9 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Black Hawk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -6.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.3 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 124.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.0 to 135.8 and 113 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Buchanan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling 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 136.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 111.5 to 166.9 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Butler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling 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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 124.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.1 to 159.4 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Cedar County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 113.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 89.7 to 142.4 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Cerro Gordo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.5 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 122.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 105.7 to 141.0 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Crawford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 105.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 80.3 to 137.9 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Dubuque County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.2 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 128.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.4 to 140.8 and 98 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Fayette County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 110.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 87.9 to 139.0 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Floyd County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 130.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 103.4 to 163.5 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hamilton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 122.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 95.8 to 156.5 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hardin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 141.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 113.7 to 174.7 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Harrison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling 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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 128.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 100.1 to 163.8 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Humboldt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 104.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 74.9 to 144.4 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Iowa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling 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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 108.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 83.7 to 138.9 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 121.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 97.4 to 150.5 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Jasper County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -0.9 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 137.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.1 to 159.9 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Kossuth County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.3 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 118.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 91.5 to 152.5 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 142.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.3 to 164.6 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Linn County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 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 126.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.6 to 134.9 and 201 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Madison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 108.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 83.1 to 140.7 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Marshall County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 122.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 105.3 to 142.6 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -26.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -34.9 to -16.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.6 to 209.9 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Page County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 125.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 99.8 to 156.9 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Plymouth County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 106.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 86.1 to 130.2 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Pocahontas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 120.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 83.4 to 173.3 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Polk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 138.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.1 to 144.6 and 396 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Poweshiek County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.9 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 111.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 87.8 to 139.5 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Scott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -5.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.1 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 130.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.1 to 139.8 and 159 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Story County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 120.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.4 to 134.9 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Union County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 124.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 93.4 to 162.8 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Webster County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 120.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.5 to 141.1 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Worth County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 111.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 76.1 to 160.3 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 94.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 72.2 to 123.0 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Dallas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 100.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 88.6 to 113.1 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Johnson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -9.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.3 to -1.8.
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 90.1 to 110.4 and 80 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Shelby County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -17.6 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 89.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 65.2 to 121.6 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Sioux County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 87.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 70.8 to 106.7 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Winneshiek County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is fallingfalling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 102.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 80.5 to 128.6 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Adams 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 07/04/2025 1:14 am.

Trend²
Rising

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

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

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

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

when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
Below

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

* Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates.
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 Version 5.3.0. 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 (19 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85+). The Healthy People 2020 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:
Adams 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 does not include Puerto Rico.

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