[REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps is an interactive mapping tool of cancer
data for [REPLACE NUM_ZONES] cancer reporting zones in [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY]. You can map cancer incidence for the [REPLACE NUM_CANCER_SITES] most common invasive cancer sites and for all
sites combined and filter by sex and race/ethnicity. Visit Learn to review methodology, data sources, and more.
Please note that a value of zero indicates that the number of cancer cases was fewer than 16 and has been suppressed in accordance with data privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
Cancer Statistics
Cases
Age Adjusted Incidence Rate (95% LCI, 95% UCI)
Zone
Statewide
Nationwide
To ensure confidentiality and stable statistical rates, cancer incidence rates are not reported if based on
fewer than [REPLACE REPORTING MIN CASES] cancer cases. Distributions
of selected population demographic factors are also provided for each zone. These data are from the
decennial U.S. Census or the Census’s American Community Survey.
The [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps project aims to provide data
for geographies beyond county-level statistics to better serve cancer control, public health, and
policy efforts.
[REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps allows users to interactively
map health data for [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] at a geographic level
called zones, which are aggregates of census tracts. We have used a data-driven approach to define
[REPLACE NUM_ZONES] zones for [REPLACE
STATE/REGISTRY], based on similar characteristics (poverty, urbanicity, racial/ethnic
minority composition) and a minimum of 50,000 residents. These areas are generally smaller than
county, but larger than census tract. Zones vary in population size from [REPLACE MINIMUM ZONE POPULATION] to [REPLACE
MAXIMUM ZONE POPULATION] with the number of census tracts ranging from [REPLACE MINIMUM TRACTS PER ZONE] to [REPLACE MAXIMUM TRACTS PER ZONE].
[REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps include 5-year and 10-year
cancer incidence rates based on the most current data for the [REPLACE NUM_CANCER_SITES] most common invasive cancer sites and
for all sites combined by sex and race/ethnicity ([CONFIRM RACE
LIST]). It also includes selected population demographic data based on 2010 Census and
2015-2019 American Community Survey data. Cancer incidence rates will be updated annually as more
current data become available.
On this website, data are shown by cancer reporting zone. These zones have been designed so that
they have a minimum population, have similar demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, and are
geographically compact (they minimize the distance between different parts of the zone). The minimum
population for each zone is 50,000 people.
Counties with larger populations (more than 100,000 people) were divided into multiple zones by
combining adjacent census tracts. For the rest of the state, adjacent counties and parts of counties
were combined to form zones. Three demographic and socioeconomic characteristics were used to
determine similarity: the percent minority population (percent of the population who are not
non-Hispanic White), percent of the population with incomes below poverty, and the proportion of the
population living in urban and rural areas.
We used population data from Census 2010 and Census 2010 tract geographies to construct the zones.
Poverty data came from the American Community Survey 2012-2016 5-year data. We used a software zone
design program called AZTool to identify aggregations of adjacent tracts and counties that
optimize the three objectives: a target population of 50,000, geographic compactness, and similarity
in terms of minority population, poverty, and urbanicity characteristics
Census tract aggregation zones are developed based on combining adjacent census tracts on the
basis of similarity in population sociodemographic characteristics: poverty, rurality, and
racial/ethnic minority (i.e., non-White) composition. Zones are required to have a minimum
population of 50,000. In total, there are [REPLACE NUM_ZONES]
zones for [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY]. Zones vary in population size
from [REPLACE MINIMUM ZONE POPULATION] to [REPLACE MAXIMUM ZONE POPULATION] with the number of census tracts
ranging from [REPLACE MINIMUM TRACTS PER ZONE] to [REPLACE MAXIMUM TRACTS PER ZONE]. These areas are generally
smaller than a county, but larger than census tract to help provide additional options for
understanding disease burden and better facilitate public health and policy planning.
The census tract aggregation zones were developed by the [REPLACE
STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps team including partners at Westat and the National Cancer
Institute as part of a collaborative effort to provide cancer data at small (generally smaller
than county) area levels. Stakeholder input was gathered and incorporated in the development
process.
Counties in [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] can span up to hundreds of
miles and include large and diverse populations or cover sparsely populated rural areas.
Surveillance of cancer burden at these large geographic scales may not be meaningful nor
adequate for identifying areas with higher disease rates. This information can be used by cancer
centers, healthcare organizations, community organizations, and policy makers better serve
cancer control, public health, and policy efforts.
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As we are reporting cancer incidence rates for small areas, the minimum reporting requirements
allow us to report rates for the [REPLACE
NUM_CANCER_SITES] most common invasive cancer sites and for all sites combined.
We plan to update [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps to include
the most current cancer incidence data as they become available, typically in the Spring of each
year.
It takes several years for cancer incidence data for an entire population to be considered
"complete," that is, when a cancer registry is confident that all new cases of cancer have been
reported. Selected population sociodemographic data and population estimates for calculating
cancer incidence rates are from the 2010 Census short form, the most recent year of complete
census data. Additional sociodemographic data are from the [REPLACE SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DATA DATE RANGE] American Community Survey;
although more current American Community Survey data are available, these years were selected to
more closely correspond to the population estimate data used for calculating cancer incidence
rates.
Zone and statewide incidence data come from [REPLACE
STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Registry. [REPLACE
NATIONAL CANCER DATA SOURCE INFO]
For the purposes of determining voting districts and congressional Representation, the U.S.
Census is required by the Constitution to count everyone in the country every 10 years, but they
do a lot more than that. The American Community Survey (ACS) has
been conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau since 2005 and provides detailed population and housing
information replacing data previously collected on the Census long form.
To ensure confidentiality and stable statistical rates, cancer incidence rates are not reported
if based on fewer than [REPLACE REPORTING MIN CASES]
cancer cases.
We have not reported small-area level cancer incidence data for smaller racial/ethnic groups due to small cancer case counts and population estimates at the zone levels
to ensure confidentiality and stable statistical rates. In addition, at this time, some of these
data are not consistently collected within the [REPLACE
STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Registry nor available in population estimate data.
Studies have shown that where we live (and work and learn) affect our opportunities for physical
activity, social engagement and support, access to healthy and affordable food, and exposure to
stress and harmful chemicals. These factors can influence opportunities for health promotion and
disease prevention.
Cancer is a group of diseases with many possible causes including genetic and clinical factors
as well as social determinants of health. Common risk factors for cancer include smoking and
tobacco use, diet and physical activity, sun and other types of radiation, viruses (e.g., HPV,
Hepatitis B and C), chronic inflammation, and environmental exposures. Neighborhoods may
influence cancer through multiple pathways including material deprivation, psychosocial
mechanisms, health behaviors, and access to resources.
The neighborhood data are provided to characterize the zones based on several key social and
built environment attributes. These are unrelated measures of neighborhood characteristics and
cancer incidence, so inferences regarding causes of cancer cannot be made. We have provided
these data for the zones to help provide additional context for the observed cancer incidence
rates. For example, if a zone has high colorectal cancer incidence rates, understanding the
population-level characteristics of that zone can help community organizations and healthcare
facilities target their screening and prevention programs toward the predominant populations
within the zone.
Neighborhood measures were developed using data from census tracts. We used the tract-level
count data from the Census and American Community Survey to calculate measures for each zone.
Aggregation: Collections of smaller units grouped together for the purposes of statistical
reporting. See Methodology for more information.
Age-Adjusted Incidence Rate (AAIR): Age-adjustment is a statistical method that allows
comparisons of incidence rates to be made between populations with different age distributions. This
is important since the incidence of most cancers increases with age. An age-adjusted cancer
incidence (or death) rate is defined as the number of new cancers (or deaths) per 100,000 population
that would occur in a certain period of time if that population had a ‘standard’ age distribution.
In the [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps, incidence rates are
age-adjusted using the U.S. 2000 Standard Population.
% Below Poverty: Percent of population below poverty level in the past 12 months. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
Confidence Interval: A statistical measure of the precision of the observed incidence rate.
The lower confidence interval (LCI) and upper confidence interval (UCI) provide a range within which
the true rate is thought to be with 95% confidence. Rates based on larger numbers of cases are
subject to less variation.
Data Suppression: To ensure confidentiality and stable statistical rates, cancer incidence
rates are not reported if based on fewer than [REPLACE REPORTING MIN
CASES] cancer cases.
Demographics: Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
% Did Not Finish High School: Percent of population with less than a high school graduate
education. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
% Foreign Born: Percent of population that is foreign born. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
Incidence: The number of new cases of cancer diagnosed in the selected time period.
Race/Ethnicity: Race/Ethnicity: Race/ethnicity is categorized as: All races/ethnicities,
Non-Hispanic (NH) White, NH Black, or Hispanic. "All races" includes all of the above, as well as
other and unknown race/ethnicity, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native. The
latter two groups are not reported separately due to small numbers for many cancer sites in [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY].
Racial/Ethnic Composition: Distribution of residents’ race/ethnicity (e.g., % Hispanic, %
non-Hispanic White, % non-Hispanic Black, % non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander). Source: US Census, 2010.
Rural: Percent of residents who reside in blocks that are designated as rural. Source: US Census, 2010.
Sex:[REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Registry defines this
field as the sex or gender of the cancer patient, and codes available are male, female, intersex,
transsexual, and transgender (natal male, natal female, or not specified). However, categories
beyond male and female are not consistently coded by medical reporting facilities, and population
estimates for gender categories beyond male and female are not available. Thus, cancer incidence
data are reported for only male and female sex at this time.
% With Bachelors Degree: Percent of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
% With a Disability: Percent of population with a disability. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
% Without Health Insurance: Percent of population without health insurance. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
Zone and statewide incidence data come from [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer
Registry. National Program of Cancer Registries and Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program
SEER*Stat Database: NPCR and SEER Incidence - U.S. Cancer Statistics Public Use Research Database, 2021
Submission (2001-2019). United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention and National Cancer Institute. Released June 2022. Accessed at www.cdc.gov/cancer/uscs/public-use.
Race/ethnicity is categorized as: [CONFIRM RACE LIST]. "All races"
includes all of the above, as well as other and unknown race/ethnicity and American Indian/Alaska Native.
The latter two groups are not reported separately due to small numbers for many cancer sites.
To be able to accurately search for an address, please include components of an address including street
name and number and city, at a minimum. For example, “258 Chapman Rd, Newark".
[REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps defines this field as the sex or gender
of the cancer patient, and codes available are male, female, intersex, transsexual, and transgender (natal
male, natal female, or not specified). However, categories beyond male and female are not consistently coded
by medical reporting facilities, and population estimates for gender categories beyond male and female are
not available. Thus, cancer incidence data are reported for only male and female sex at this time.
To ensure confidentiality and stable statistical rates, cancer incidence rates are not reported if based on
fewer than [REPLACE REPORTING MIN CASES] cancer cases.
Age-Adjusted Incidence Rate (AAIR): Age-adjustment is a statistical method that allows comparisons of
incidence rates to be made between populations with different age distributions. This is important since the
incidence of most cancers increases with age. An age-adjusted cancer incidence (or death) rate is defined as
the number of new cancers (or deaths) per 100,000 population that would occur in a certain period of time if
that population had a ‘standard’ age distribution. In the [REPLACE
STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps, incidence rates are age-adjusted using the U.S. 2000 Standard
Population.
LCI and UCI: A statistical measure of the precision of the observed incidence rate. The lower
confidence interval (LCI) and upper confidence interval (UCI) provide a range within which the true rate is
thought to be with 95% confidence. Rates based on larger numbers of cases are subject to less variation.
Percent of residents whose race/ethnicity is not non-Hispanic White. Source: US Census, 2010.
Percent of residents whose race/ethnicity is Hispanic of any race. Source: US Census, 2010.
Percent of residents whose race/ethnicity is non-Hispanic Black. Source: US Census, 2010.
Percent of residents whose race/ethnicity is non-Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander. Source: US Census, 2010.
Percent of residents who reside in blocks that are designated as rural. Source: US Census, 2010.
Percent of population without health insurance. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
Percent of population below poverty level in the past 12 months. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
Percent of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
Percent of population with less than a high school graduate education. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
Percent of population with a disability. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
Percent of population that is foreign born. Sources:
5-year time period: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
10-year time period: American Community Survey, 2010-2014 and 2015-2019
Use of [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Maps implies consent to abide by
the terms of these data use restrictions. Any effort to determine the identity of any reported cases, or
to use the information for any purpose other than for health statistical reporting and analysis, is
against the law.
Therefore users will:
Use these data for health statistical reporting and analysis only.
Make no attempt to learn the identity of any person or establishment included in these data.
Make no attempt to link to cancer data released with other geographic areas.
Make no disclosure or other use of the identity of any person or establishment discovered
inadvertently and advise the [REPLACE STATE/REGISTRY] Cancer Registry
of any such discovery.
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