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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Illinois Counties versus United States

Lung & Bronchus

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by count

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 -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -3.5.
Rate : The death rate is 31.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.4 to 31.6 and 134,732 average annual deaths.

Illinois

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.7 to -3.9.
Rate : The death rate is 33.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.3 to 34.1 and 5,448 average annual deaths.

Cook County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.4 to -4.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 28.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.0 to 29.2 and 1,776 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

DuPage County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.2 to -3.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 24.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.4 to 26.0 and 289 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Will County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.5 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 35.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.1 to 37.0 and 264 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 27.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.1 to 29.4 and 231 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 -4.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.2 to -3.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 27.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.9 to 29.8 and 165 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Madison 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 -2.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 45.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.0 to 48.4 and 165 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Winnebago County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 to -3.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 38.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.6 to 41.2 and 149 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

St. Clair County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.9 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 40.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.4 to 43.8 and 133 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

McHenry 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 -3.8 to 3.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 34.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.4 to 36.8 and 129 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Peoria 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 -5.9 to -2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.1 to 47.7 and 107 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sangamon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.9 to -2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 37.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.3 to 41.0 and 104 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Tazewell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.5 to -2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.3 to 47.9 and 83 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 -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.8 to 52.6 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Rock Island County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.9 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 36.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.7 to 40.2 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Macon 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 -8.4 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 48.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.6 to 53.8 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

McLean 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 -5.0 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 34.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.2 to 39.0 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Vermilion County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 60.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 54.4 to 68.2 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Kankakee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -8.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -13.5 to -5.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.5 to 48.6 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Champaign 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 -4.0 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 29.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.8 to 32.5 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Williamson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
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 higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 51.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.0 to 58.1 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Adams County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 38.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.2 to 44.4 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Knox County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.6 to 55.9 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

DeKalb 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 -2.2 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 36.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.8 to 42.6 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Whiteside County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 40.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.8 to 47.1 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Kendall 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 -4.1 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 30.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.1 to 35.7 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Ogle 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.5 to 50.4 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Henry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 40.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.7 to 47.9 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Macoupin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 46.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.4 to 54.5 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Grundy 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 -2.3 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 51.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.8 to 60.8 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Marion 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 -2.3 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 56.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.3 to 66.0 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Fulton 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 -1.9 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 58.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.4 to 69.0 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Jackson 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 -1.6 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 45.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.5 to 54.2 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Jefferson 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 -2.4 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.0 to 62.2 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -18.6 to -3.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 46.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.9 to 55.5 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Coles County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.9 to 51.3 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

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 -3.7 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 35.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.2 to 42.1 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Christian County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 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 53.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.4 to 63.5 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Lee 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 -4.2 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.2 to 53.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

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 -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 55.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.9 to 67.2 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Morgan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.9 to 56.8 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Randolph 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 -2.6 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 48.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.3 to 59.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Boone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -13.6 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 32.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 27.0 to 39.5 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Bureau County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 39.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.2 to 47.4 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Logan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.9 to 66.0 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Livingston 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 -15.8 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 39.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.7 to 47.8 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Iroquois 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 -2.3 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 44.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.0 to 54.8 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Saline County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.1 to 63.9 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Effingham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 40.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.6 to 49.7 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Woodford 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 33.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.9 to 41.6 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jersey 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 -2.1 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 52.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.9 to 65.6 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Clinton 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 -3.6 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 32.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.9 to 40.8 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Fayette 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 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 55.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.3 to 69.4 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Monroe 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 -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 32.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.1 to 41.2 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

McDonough County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 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 41.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.3 to 52.3 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Shelby County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 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 42.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.2 to 54.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jo Daviess 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 -4.8 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 30.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.6 to 39.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Mason 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 -2.4 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 65.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.3 to 83.4 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Mercer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 3.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.3 to 69.9 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Union County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 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 48.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.6 to 62.5 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Douglas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 48.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.4 to 62.7 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hancock 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 -3.7 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 41.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.0 to 54.4 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Edgar County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 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 42.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.7 to 55.7 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Perry 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 -3.3 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 42.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.4 to 54.9 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

De Witt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 53.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.0 to 69.4 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Pike 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 -2.8 to 2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.2 to 68.0 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 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 46.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.5 to 60.3 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Massac County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 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 54.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.7 to 71.7 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Crawford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -18.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -34.4 to -4.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.4 to 55.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Richland 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 -2.0 to 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.3 to 63.3 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Warren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.6 to 61.8 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 56.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.3 to 74.4 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Ford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.1 to 72.2 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Clark County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 44.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.0 to 58.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

White 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 -4.5 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 45.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.3 to 60.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Carroll 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 -4.0 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 37.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 27.7 to 51.0 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Greene 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 -2.9 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 52.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.5 to 69.9 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Lawrence 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 -3.3 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 47.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.5 to 63.8 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Bond 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 -5.3 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 43.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.9 to 58.0 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 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 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 42.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.7 to 58.0 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Piatt 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 -4.6 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 35.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.4 to 48.5 and 9 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 -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 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 41.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.5 to 57.7 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wabash 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 -5.1 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.6 to 61.4 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Alexander 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 -4.1 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 81.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 56.5 to 116.5 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.6

Johnson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 36.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.4 to 50.8 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washington 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 -4.2 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 33.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.2 to 46.6 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cass County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -27.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -41.2 to -9.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.2 to 59.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Menard County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 37.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.1 to 54.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Edwards County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.9 to 1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 64.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.9 to 94.1 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Hamilton 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 -4.4 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 44.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.0 to 65.4 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Cumberland 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 -5.9 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 33.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.1 to 50.6 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Henderson 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 -4.8 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 43.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.5 to 66.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jasper County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.4 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 34.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.4 to 52.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Schuyler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 39.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 24.9 to 60.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pulaski 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 -2.9 to 3.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 53.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.9 to 84.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Putnam 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 -4.5 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 42.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.7 to 68.4 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hardin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.9 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 56.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.1 to 93.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Gallatin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -15.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -45.4 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 41.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 24.7 to 68.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Stark 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 -6.0 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 40.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.6 to 66.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

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 50.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.4 to 82.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

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 : *

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 : *

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/16/2026 1:01 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. Due to data availability issues, the time period and/or calculation method used in the calculation of the trends may differ for selected geographic areas.
³ Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate. Previous versions of this table used one-year rates for states and five-year rates for counties. As of June 2018, only five-year rates are used.
Source: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (20 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85-89, 90+). The Healthy People 2030 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The US Population Data File is used with mortality data.
Note: When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate. Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.

State Cancer Registries may provide more current or more local data. Data presented on the State Cancer Profiles Web Site may differ from statistics reported by the State Cancer Registries (for more information).

Data for the following has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates:
Brown County, Calhoun County, Pope County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Scott 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 do not include Puerto Rico.

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