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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Illinois Counties versus United States

Colon & Rectum

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by priority index

Explanation of Column Headers

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

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

Recent Trends - This is an interpretation of the AAPC:

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

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

Other Notes

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

Line by Line Interpretation of the Report

United States

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.8.
Rate : The death rate is 13.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.1 to 13.2 and 52,152 average annual deaths.

Illinois

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -2.5.
Rate : The death rate is 14.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.7 to 14.2 and 2,158 average annual deaths.

Edgar 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 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 24.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.0 to 35.4 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Lawrence 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 -3.2 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 24.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.1 to 36.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Marion 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 -2.3 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 21.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.7 to 28.3 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Shelby County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 19.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.8 to 28.2 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Iroquois County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 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 20.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.7 to 28.4 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Jefferson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 18.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.7 to 24.8 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Knox County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 18.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.9 to 23.1 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

La Salle 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 -2.9 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.0 to 20.0 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Macon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 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 16.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.9 to 20.1 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

McDonough County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 20.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.2 to 28.2 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Vermilion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 19.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.4 to 23.3 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Bond County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.5 to 31.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Christian 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 -2.9 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 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.5 to 19.6 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 18.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.6 to 31.2 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Ford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 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 22.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.2 to 35.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Fulton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 18.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.4 to 24.5 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Moultrie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 19.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.7 to 31.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Saline County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 19.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.1 to 27.9 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 12.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.6 to 21.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Adams County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 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 12.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.5 to 16.1 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Boone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.7 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.2 to 19.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Bureau County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.8 to 17.3 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Clark County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 17.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.9 to 28.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Clinton 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 -4.1 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 12.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.4 to 18.2 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Coles County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 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 12.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.5 to 16.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Cook County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.0 to 14.9 and 864 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

De Witt 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 -4.0 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 15.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.1 to 25.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

DeKalb County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.9 to 18.9 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Effingham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.8 to 21.0 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fayette 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 -4.2 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 19.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.1 to 29.4 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 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 15.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.4 to 21.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Grundy County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 16.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 21.5 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hancock County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 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 13.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.6 to 21.4 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Henry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 19.9 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 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 14.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.5 to 19.1 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jo Daviess County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.0 to 19.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Kankakee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 13.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.9 to 16.6 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Kendall County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 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 12.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.3 to 15.7 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Lake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to -2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.0 to 13.2 and 94 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 falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 16.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.2 to 23.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Livingston 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 -3.2 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 15.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.9 to 21.4 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Logan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 18.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.4 to 25.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Macoupin 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 -2.7 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 16.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.8 to 21.4 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Madison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 15.7 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Mason County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 19.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.8 to 30.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

McHenry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 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 14.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.8 to 16.6 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

McLean County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 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 12.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.8 to 14.6 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Montgomery 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 -2.8 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 15.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.3 to 21.8 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Morgan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 16.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.2 to 22.8 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ogle 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 -2.1 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 16.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.4 to 21.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Peoria County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.1 to 17.9 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Perry 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 -3.6 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 19.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.8 to 28.9 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Piatt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 19.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 29.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Randolph County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.0 to 20.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Richland 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 -3.1 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 19.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 31.5 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

St. Clair County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.9 to 16.8 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Stephenson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 9.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.8 to 14.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Tazewell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.9 to 18.2 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Union County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.5 to 24.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 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 15.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.8 to 25.6 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

White County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.8 to 26.2 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Whiteside 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 -3.7 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 12.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.3 to 16.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Will County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 13.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.7 to 15.2 and 98 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Williamson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 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 14.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 19.1 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Winnebago 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 -2.2 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 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 15.7 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Woodford 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 -3.1 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 12.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.0 to 17.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Champaign County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 to -3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 9.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.7 to 11.7 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

DuPage County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.5 to 12.4 and 128 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Kane County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to -2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.5 to 13.1 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Monroe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.8 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 6.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.8 to 11.3 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.5

Rock Island County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 10.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.5 to 12.7 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Sangamon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -12.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -21.7 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 11.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.2 to 13.0 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Crawford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.2 to 20.7 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Jersey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 9.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.6 to 16.8 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Johnson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.8 to 33.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Marshall County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 33.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Massac County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 17.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.8 to 28.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Mercer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.2 to 30.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Pike County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.2 to 31.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Alexander 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 : *

Brown 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 : *

Calhoun 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 : *

Carroll 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 : *

Cass 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 : *

Cumberland 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 : *

Douglas 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 : *

Edwards 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 : *

Gallatin 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 : *

Greene 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 : *

Hamilton 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 : *

Hardin 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 : *

Henderson 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 : *

Jasper 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 : *

Menard 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 : *

Pope 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 : *

Pulaski 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 : *

Putnam 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 : *

Schuyler 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 : *

Scott 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 : *

Stark 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 : *

Wabash 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 : *

Warren 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 05/04/2024 1:19 pm.

Trend²
Rising

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

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

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

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

when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
Below

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

* Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates.
** Data are too sparse to provide stable estimates of annual rates needed to calculate trend.
¹ Priority indices were created by ordering from rates that are rising and above the comparison rate to rates that are falling and below the comparison rate.
² Recent trend in death rates is usually an Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint Version 4.8.0.0. 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:
Alexander County, Brown County, Calhoun County, Carroll County, Cass County, Cumberland County, Douglas County, Edwards County, Gallatin County, Greene County, Hamilton County, Hardin County, Henderson County, Jasper County, Menard County, Pope County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Schuyler County, Scott County, Stark County, Wabash County, Warren County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Crawford County, Jersey County, Johnson County, Marshall County, Massac County, Mercer County, Pike 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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