The rate of new cancers in every state

In 2019, more than 1.7 million American families will deal with a cancer diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. There are dozens of types of cancer, and despite the fear the word itself can inspire, many types are readily treatable, even curable. (At the end of this article you’ll find links to resources that can help you to understand cancer types and treatments.)

Cancer rates in the United States vary from state to state, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains these statistics. We’ve gathered them here. Click through to see the rates of new cancer in every U.S. state.

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Alabama

In Alabama in 2015, there were 26,443 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 449 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 10,354 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Alabama, 175 died of cancer.

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Alaska

In Alaska in 2015, there were 2,743 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 397 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 978 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Alaska, 161 died of cancer.

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Arizona

In Arizona in 2015, there were 30,832 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 377 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 11,776 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Arizona, 141 died of cancer.

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Arkansas

In Arkansas in 2015, there were 16,888 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 470 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 6,727 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Arkansas, 186 died of cancer.

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California

In California in 2015, there were 166,623 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 398 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 59,629 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in California, 144 died of cancer.

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Colorado

In Colorado in 2015, there were 22,528 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 384 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 7,604 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Colorado, 135 died of cancer.

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Connecticut

In Connecticut in 2015, there were 20,795 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 469 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 6,666 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Connecticut, 146 died of cancer.

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Delaware

In Delaware in 2015, there were 5,872 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 491 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 2,010 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Delaware, 166 died of cancer.

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Washington, DC

In the District of Columbia in 2015, there were 2,486 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 380 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 1,072 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in District of Columbia, 168 died of cancer.

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Florida

In Florida in 2015, there were 111,972 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 405 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 44,027 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Florida, 150 died of cancer.

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Georgia

In Georgia in 2015, there were 49,553 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 459 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 16,945 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Georgia, 164 died of cancer.

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Hawaii

In Hawaii in 2015, there were 7,131 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 409 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 2,462 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Hawaii, 134 died of cancer.

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Idaho

In Idaho in 2015, there were 8,132 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 438 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 2,849 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Idaho, 154 died of cancer.

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Illinois

In Illinois in 2015, there were 68,549 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 468 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 24,713 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Illinois, 168 died of cancer.

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Indiana

In Indiana in 2015, there were 33,977 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 447 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 13,511 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Indiana, 176 died of cancer.

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Iowa

In Iowa in 2015, there were 17,878 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 470 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 6,513 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Iowa, 164 died of cancer.

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Kansas

In Kansas in 2015, there were 15,014 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 453 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 5,604 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Kansas, 164 died of cancer.

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Kentucky

In Kentucky in 2015, there were 26,920 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 512 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 10,312 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Kentucky, 196 died of cancer.

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Louisiana

In Louisiana in 2015, there were 25,165 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 478 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 9,397 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Louisiana, 180 died of cancer.

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Maine

In Maine in 2015, there were 8,692 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 468 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 3,398 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Maine, 178 died of cancer.

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Maryland

In Maryland in 2015, there were 30,924 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 449 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 10,567 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Maryland, 155 died of cancer.

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Massachusetts

In Massachusetts in 2015, there were 36,933 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 453 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 12,750 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Massachusetts, 153 died of cancer.

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Michigan

In Michigan in 2015, there were 53,199 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 436 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 20,732 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Michigan, 168 died of cancer.

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Minnesota

In Minnesota in 2015, there were 30,277 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 475 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 9,925 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Minnesota, 153 died of cancer.

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Mississippi

In Mississippi in 2015, there were 15,781 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 457 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 6,485 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Mississippi, 188 died of cancer.

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Missouri

In Missouri in 2015, there were 32,952 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 449 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 12,965 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Missouri, 173 died of cancer.

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Montana

In Montana in 2015, there were 5,918 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 444 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 2,130 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Montana, 158 died of can

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Nebraska

In Nebraska in 2015, there were 9,854 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 456 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 3,514 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Nebraska, 158 died of cancer.

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Nevada

In Nevada in 2015, there were 11,431 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 349 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 5,013 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Nevada, 158 died of cancer.

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New Hampshire

In New Hampshire in 2015, there were 7,978 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 466 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 2,773 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in New Hampshire, 162 died of cancer.

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New Jersey

In New Jersey in 2015, there were 51,099 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 480 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 16,269 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in New Jersey, 151 died of cancer.

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New Mexico

In New Mexico in 2015, there were 9,091 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 366 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 3,591 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in New Mexico, 144 died of cancer.

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New York

In New York in 2015, there were 111,951 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 482 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 35,088 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in New York, 148 died of cancer.

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North Carolina

In North Carolina in 2015, there were 54,429 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 461 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 19,321 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in North Carolina, 165 died of cancer.

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North Dakota

In North Dakota in 2015, there were 3,737 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 446 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 1,320 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in North Dakota, 152 died of cancer.

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Ohio

In Ohio in 2015, there were 65,422 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 461 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 25,396 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Ohio, 175 died of cancer.

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Oklahoma

In Oklahoma in 2015, there were 19,761 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 442 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 8,280 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Oklahoma, 184 died of cancer.

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Oregon

In Oregon in 2015, there were 19,883 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 400 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 8,093 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Oregon, 160 died of cancer.

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Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania in 2015, there were 79,335 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 483 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 28,693 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Pennsylvania, 167 died of cancer.

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Rhode Island

In Rhode Island in 2015, there were 5,961 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 458 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 2,226 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Rhode Island, 163 died of cancer.

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South Carolina

In South Carolina in 2015, there were 27,234 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 453 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 9,950 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in South Carolina, 167 died of cancer.

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South Dakota

In South Dakota in 2015, there were 4,406 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 433 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 1,640 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in South Dakota, 154 died of cancer.

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Tennessee

In Tennessee in 2015, there were 36,244 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 460 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 14,214 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Tennessee, 181 died of cancer.

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Texas

In Texas in 2015, there were 107,271 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 396 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 39,120 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Texas, 150 died of cancer.

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Utah

In Utah in 2015, there were 10,412 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 401 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 3,091 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Utah, 126 died of cancer.

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Vermont

In Vermont in 2015, there were 3,625 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 436 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 1,399 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Vermont, 165 died of cancer.

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Virginia

In Virginia in 2015, there were 38,420 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 402 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 14,947 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Virginia, 160 died of cancer.

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Washington

In Washington in 2015, there were 35,389 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 432 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 12,687 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Washington, 157 died of cancer.

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West Virginia

In West Virginia in 2015, there were 11,548 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 468 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 4,839 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in West Virginia, 190 died of cancer.

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Wisconsin

In Wisconsin in 2015, there were 32,102 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 456 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 11,423 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Wisconsin, 160 died of cancer.

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Wyoming

In Wyoming in 2015, there were 2,630 new cases of cancer. For every 100,000 people, 392 cancer cases were reported. The same year, there were 931 people who died of cancer. For every 100,000 people in Wyoming, 140 died of cancer.

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Cancer resources

• The American Cancer Society
• The National Cancer Institute’s Guide to Cancer Treatments
• National Foundation for Cancer Research
• The Mayo Clinic’s Cancer page
• The Federal Trade Commission’s Guide to Cancer Treatment Scams
• The Medical Library Association’s page on Recommended Websites for Cancer Information
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network

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