STD Rates in Alcorn County, Mississippi

2023 CDC surveillance data for Alcorn County, Mississippi — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 34,137
Combined
465.8
per 100K
74th / 80
Chlamydia
319.3
per 100K • 109 cases
US rate: 490.7
77th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 57% of US counties
Gonorrhea
108.4
per 100K • 37 cases
US rate: 178.2
71st of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 67% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
38.1
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Alcorn County is among the lower-burden counties in Mississippi, reporting a combined STD rate of 465.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 74th of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 319.3 per 100,000 (109 cases, 54% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 108.4 per 100,000 (37 cases, 57% below the state rate), syphilis at 38.1 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Alcorn County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Alcorn County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Mississippi rate (dashed). In a county this size a handful of cases moves the rate a long way, so read the shape rather than any single year.

Chlamydia
319.3
per 100K in 2023
112.5 in 2000
Peak 432.7 in 2012
Gonorrhea
108.4
per 100K in 2023
80.8 in 2000
Peak 384.3 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
38.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 52.6 in 2022

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus county surveillance, 2000–2023.

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Alcorn County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Alcorn County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 319.3109 cases 700.9 490.7 54.4% below 34.9% below 77th of 80
Gonorrhea 108.437 cases 251.1 178.2 56.8% below 39.2% below 71st of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 38.113 cases 30.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Mississippi’s counties. The US rate is all 50 states combined. Comparisons are left out where fewer than 20 cases were reported, because a rate built on so few cases can swing widely from one year to the next.

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FAQs

Alcorn County ranks 74th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 465.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Alcorn County, with 109 cases at a rate of 319.3 per 100,000 residents.
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Data sourced from the CDC's annual STI Surveillance Report. Rates are per 100,000 population and reflect reported cases only — actual prevalence is likely higher due to undiagnosed infections. While we strive for accuracy, STDTest.com makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of this data and is not responsible for any errors or omissions. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.