STD Rates in Arkansas County, Arkansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,308
Combined
821.7
per 100K
24th / 75
Chlamydia
576.4
per 100K • 94 cases
US rate: 490.7
27th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 84% of US counties
Gonorrhea
226.9
per 100K • 37 cases
US rate: 178.2
20th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 87% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18.4
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Arkansas County reported a combined STD rate of 821.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 24th of 75 Arkansas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 576.4 per 100,000 (94 cases, 1% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 226.9 per 100,000 (37 cases, 17% above the state rate), syphilis at 18.4 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Arkansas County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Arkansas County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Arkansas 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
576.4
per 100K in 2023
408.9 in 2000
Peak 823.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
226.9
per 100K in 2023
216.5 in 2000
Peak 454.6 in 2014
Syphilis (P&S)
18.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 42.1 in 2010

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

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Arkansas County vs Arkansas and the US

Infection Arkansas County Arkansas US vs Arkansas vs US Rank in Arkansas
Chlamydia 576.494 cases 579.6 490.7 0.6% below 17.5% above 27th of 75
Gonorrhea 226.937 cases 193.4 178.2 17.3% above 27.3% above 20th of 75
Syphilis (P&S) 18.43 cases 29.2 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Arkansas’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

Arkansas County ranks 24th of 75 Arkansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 821.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Arkansas County, with 94 cases at a rate of 576.4 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.