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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Indiana Counties versus United States

Pancreas

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by priorityindex

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 rising because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 0.2.
Rate : The death rate is 11.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.0 to 11.1 and 44,868 average annual deaths.

Indiana

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.3 to 0.5.
Rate : The death rate is 12.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 12.3 and 979 average annual deaths.

Kosciusko County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.6 to 3.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.5 to 18.6 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Shelby County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 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 15.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.5 to 21.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

St. Joseph County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.3 to 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 13.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.9 to 15.6 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Vigo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.6 to 3.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.2 to 16.0 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Huntington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.7 to 22.9 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

LaPorte County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.2 to 18.1 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Marion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 13.7 and 124 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Adams County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 9.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.9 to 15.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Allen County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 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 12.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.9 to 13.9 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Bartholomew County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 10.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.2 to 14.3 and 11 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 stable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 12.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.8 to 16.7 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cass 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 -0.4 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 16.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.3 to 22.3 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Clark 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 -0.5 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 10.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.4 to 13.5 and 15 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 1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.2 to 18.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Dearborn 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 -0.6 to 1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.3 to 19.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Delaware County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 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 10.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.4 to 13.4 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Elkhart County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 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 10.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.5 to 12.3 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Fayette 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 -2.6 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 10.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.1 to 17.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Floyd County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 1.8.
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 8.9 to 15.3 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Grant 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 -1.1 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 12.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.1 to 16.0 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 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 12.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.0 to 17.9 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hamilton 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 -0.3 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 11.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.9 to 13.4 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hancock County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 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 10.3 to 17.3 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hendricks County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 11.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.3 to 13.9 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Henry 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 -0.3 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 14.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.0 to 19.8 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Howard 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 -0.7 to 2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 13.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.4 to 16.7 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 12.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.3 to 17.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jasper County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 10.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.4 to 15.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Jefferson 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 -2.4 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 7.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.3 to 12.8 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

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 -1.0 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 11.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.0 to 13.5 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Knox 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 -1.4 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 13.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.2 to 19.2 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.6 to 13.1 and 74 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Madison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 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 11.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.7 to 14.5 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Marshall County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 10.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.2 to 14.9 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Miami 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 -2.9 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 9.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.1 to 15.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Monroe 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 -0.9 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 10.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.3 to 13.3 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.1 to 16.9 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Morgan 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 -1.6 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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.8 to 15.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Noble 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 -2.4 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 11.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.0 to 16.6 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Porter County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 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 11.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.5 to 13.8 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Posey 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 -2.4 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 11.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.6 to 17.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Putnam County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 9.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.0 to 14.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Scott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.3 to 19.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Steuben County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 9.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.8 to 14.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Tippecanoe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -7.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -22.6 to 9.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.0 to 14.9 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Vanderburgh 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 0.0 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 13.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 15.4 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Warrick County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 10.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.0 to 14.8 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to 3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 9.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.5 to 15.6 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.2 to 14.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Dubois County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 7.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.0 to 12.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Carroll 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 10.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.8 to 17.4 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Clinton 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 14.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.0 to 21.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Daviess 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 11.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.2 to 17.5 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

DeKalb 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 15.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.6 to 20.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Decatur 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 11.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.8 to 17.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Fountain 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 13.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.5 to 21.6 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Franklin 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 14.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.8 to 21.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Fulton 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 11.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.0 to 19.4 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gibson 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 10.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.7 to 15.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Harrison 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 11.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.0 to 17.2 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jennings 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 13.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.2 to 20.1 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

LaGrange 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 8.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.1 to 13.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.3 to 17.7 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Orange 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 11.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.4 to 19.1 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pulaski 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 17.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.5 to 29.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Randolph 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 8.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.0 to 14.3 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Ripley 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 14.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.6 to 21.2 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Starke 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 7.4 to 20.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tipton 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 12.0 to 31.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Wabash 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 9.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.9 to 14.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Wells 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 8.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.6 to 13.3 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

White 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 10.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.3 to 16.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Whitley 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 11.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.2 to 16.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Benton 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 : *

Blackford 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 : *

Crawford 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 : *

Jay 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 : *

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 : *

Newton 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 cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Owen 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 : *

Parke 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 cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Pike 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 : *

Rush 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 : *

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 : *

Sullivan 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 : *

Switzerland 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 : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Vermillion 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 09/28/2023 12:20 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.
** 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:
Benton County, Blackford County, Brown County, Crawford County, Jay County, Martin County, Newton County, Ohio County, Owen County, Parke County, Perry County, Pike County, Rush County, Spencer County, Sullivan County, Switzerland County, Union County, Vermillion County, Warren County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Carroll County, Clinton County, Daviess County, DeKalb County, Decatur County, Fountain County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Gibson County, Harrison County, Jennings County, LaGrange County, Lawrence County, Orange County, Pulaski County, Randolph County, Ripley County, Starke County, Tipton County, Wabash County, Wells County, White County, Whitley 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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