5 Counties with the Highest Cancer Rates in the US

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In this article, we will be taking a look at 5 counties with the highest cancer rates in the US. If you want to learn about more, head straight to the 20 Counties with the Highest Cancer Rates in the US.

5. Powell County, Kentucky 

Cancer Incidence Rate: 618.7 per 100,000 people 

Powell County, Kentucky, stands fifth among the counties with the highest cancer rates in the US with around 91 cancer cases being reported each year. The mortality rate due to tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer stood at 114.2 per 100,000 people in 2014. The current cancer incidence rate stands at 618.7 per 100,000 people.

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