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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Kentucky Counties versus United States

Colon & Rectum

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by name

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.

Kentucky

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 16.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.7 to 16.7 and 884 average annual deaths.

Adair 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 13.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.3 to 22.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Allen 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 16.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.7 to 25.6 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Anderson 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 -2.4 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 20.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.0 to 29.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Ballard 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 : *

Barren 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 -1.6 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 22.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.6 to 29.4 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Bath 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 : *

Bell 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 1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 22.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.9 to 30.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Boone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -15.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -43.5 to 26.0.
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 11.7 to 17.6 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Bourbon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.4 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 18.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.5 to 28.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Boyd 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 -3.6 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.2 to 21.6 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Boyle 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 -1.6 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 23.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.4 to 31.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Bracken 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 : *

Breathitt 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 : *

Breckinridge 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 -4.1 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 20.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.0 to 30.3 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Bullitt 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 -2.2.
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 9.3 to 16.2 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Butler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 32.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.2 to 47.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.5

Caldwell 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 18.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.0 to 31.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Calloway 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 1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.4 to 23.0 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Campbell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 to -2.8.
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 11.4 to 17.8 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Carlisle 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 : *

Carter 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 -2.9 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 22.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.9 to 31.4 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Casey 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 -0.8 to 2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.6 to 30.9 and 5 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 -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 16.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.2 to 21.3 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clark County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 21.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.5 to 27.9 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -4.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.1 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 23.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.4 to 34.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Clinton 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 : *

Crittenden 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 : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 34.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.7 to 57.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.7

Daviess 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 -2.8 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 14.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.4 to 17.6 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Edmonson 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 11.7 to 33.5 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Elliott 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 : *

Estill 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 -3.0 to 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.5 to 25.4 and 3 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 -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.3 to 13.8 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Fleming 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 -1.9 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 22.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.5 to 34.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Floyd 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 -2.3 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 20.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.1 to 27.9 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Franklin 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 -4.0 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 15.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 20.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fulton 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 : *

Garrard 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 -4.7 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 15.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.0 to 25.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Grant 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 14.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.6 to 23.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Graves 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 -3.6 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 12.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.1 to 17.2 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Grayson 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 -0.7 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 24.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.0 to 33.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Green 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 : *

Greenup 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 16.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 23.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hancock 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 is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 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 16.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.6 to 20.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Harlan 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 24.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.1 to 33.2 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Harrison 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 -0.6.
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 9.7 to 24.7 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hart 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 0.8.
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 9.4 to 24.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Henderson 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 -3.4 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.0 to 22.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Henry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 24.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.5 to 37.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Hickman 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 : *

Hopkins 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 -3.7 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 16.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.9 to 21.8 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jackson 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 : *

Jefferson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 to -3.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 13.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 14.3 and 124 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Jessamine County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.3 to -2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 10.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.9 to 14.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Johnson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 19.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.8 to 28.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Kenton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.5 to 19.0 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Knott 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 : *

Knox 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 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.4 to 27.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Larue 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 : *

Laurel County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 17.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.5 to 22.6 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lawrence County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 23.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.3 to 35.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Lee 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 : *

Leslie 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 : *

Letcher 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 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 22.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.5 to 31.4 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Lewis 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 18.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 30.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 19.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.2 to 27.3 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Livingston 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 : *

Logan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 18.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.6 to 26.3 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Lyon 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 : *

Madison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 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 11.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.8 to 15.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Magoffin 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 : *

Marion 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 -2.9 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 22.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.5 to 32.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Marshall 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 -3.3 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 17.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.2 to 23.9 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Martin 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 : *

Mason 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 -3.9 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 18.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.8 to 29.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

McCracken 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 -3.0 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 12.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.7 to 16.8 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

McCreary 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 19.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.8 to 29.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

McLean 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 : *

Meade 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 -4.2 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 18.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.2 to 26.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Menifee 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 : *

Mercer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 17.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 26.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Metcalfe 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 : *

Monroe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 28.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.4 to 45.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Montgomery 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 -1.3 to 3.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 25.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 18.5 to 35.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Morgan 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 -3.3 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 21.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.8 to 35.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Muhlenberg 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 -1.9 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 17.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 24.2 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Nelson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 18.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.8 to 25.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Nicholas 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 : *

Ohio 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 -2.3 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 18.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.0 to 27.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Oldham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.9 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 16.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 21.4 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Owen 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 -2.5 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 23.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.2 to 38.4 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Owsley 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 : *

Pendleton 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 : *

Perry 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 -2.2 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 24.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.5 to 34.0 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Pike 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 -1.5 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 21.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.7 to 26.3 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Powell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 4.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 31.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.1 to 49.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.4

Pulaski 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 -2.4 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 18.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.0 to 23.7 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Robertson 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 : *

Rockcastle 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 16.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.7 to 27.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Rowan 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 -4.1 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 17.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.8 to 26.5 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Russell 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 20.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.2 to 31.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Scott 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 16.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.5 to 22.2 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Shelby 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 -4.2 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 15.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.4 to 21.3 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Simpson 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 -2.4 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 17.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.3 to 27.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Spencer 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 : *

Taylor County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 18.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.3 to 26.3 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Todd 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 : *

Trigg 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 : *

Trimble 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 : *

Union 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 19.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.7 to 31.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Warren 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 -3.1 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 14.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 17.6 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 27.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.5 to 42.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 18.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 27.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Webster 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 : *

Whitley 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 -4.2 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 13.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.9 to 19.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wolfe 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 : *

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 -3.3 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 15.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.2 to 23.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 05/19/2024 6:38 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:
Ballard County, Bath County, Bracken County, Breathitt County, Carlisle County, Carroll County, Clinton County, Crittenden County, Elliott County, Fulton County, Gallatin County, Green County, Hancock County, Hickman County, Jackson County, Knott County, Larue County, Lee County, Leslie County, Livingston County, Lyon County, Magoffin County, Martin County, McLean County, Menifee County, Metcalfe County, Nicholas County, Owsley County, Pendleton County, Robertson County, Spencer County, Todd County, Trigg County, Trimble County, Webster County, Wolfe County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Adair County, Allen County, Butler County, Caldwell County, Clark County, Cumberland County, Edmonson County, Grant County, Henry County, Lawrence County, Lewis County, McCreary County, Monroe County, Rockcastle County, Russell County, Scott County, Union County, Washington 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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