STD Rates in Amite County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 12,442
Combined
908.2
per 100K
39th / 80
Chlamydia
731.4
per 100K • 91 cases
US rate: 490.7
30th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
168.8
per 100K • 21 cases
US rate: 178.2
56th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 80% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Amite County reported a combined STD rate of 908.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 39th of 80 Mississippi counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 731.4 per 100,000 (91 cases, 4% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 168.8 per 100,000 (21 cases, 33% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.0 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Amite County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Amite 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
731.4
per 100K in 2023
450.7 in 2000
Peak 731.4 in 2023
Gonorrhea
168.8
per 100K in 2023
428.5 in 2000
Peak 428.5 in 2000
Syphilis (P&S)
8.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 23.0 in 2009

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

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Amite County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Amite County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 731.491 cases 700.9 490.7 4.4% above 49.1% above 30th of 80
Gonorrhea 168.821 cases 251.1 178.2 32.8% below 5.3% below 56th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 81 case 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

Amite County ranks 39th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 908.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Amite County, with 91 cases at a rate of 731.4 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.