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Key Points Question What is the association between social vulnerability and breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer screening rates at the county level in the US? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 3141 counties in the US, the US Preventive Services Task Force guideline-concordant screening rates of each cancer showed regional disparities. US counties with higher social vulnerability—measured as a composite index score—had significantly lower odds of receiving the recommended cancer screenings. Meaning These findings suggest that geographically targeted public health interventions could be further informed and improved by a composite measure reflecting the multidimensional nature of area-level social determinants of health.