Deaths by State

Deaths by state of residence

The data on this page deal with deaths by state of residence (deaths among individuals who live in a given state). State of residence data are helpful when comparing relative risk among states using population death rates.

Use this interactive map to explore death rate trends by state. Hover over a state to see current death rate as well as the historic trend. Select a state by clicking on it to display the leading causes of death for that state (shown below the map). Preventable injury-related deaths, total deaths, and age group trends can be explored by adjusting the filters above the map.

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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Multiple Cause of Death on CDC WONDER Online Database. Data are from the Multiple Cause of Death Files, as compiled from data provided by the 57 vital statistics jurisdictions through the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program.