STD Rates in Attala County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,360
Combined
846.8
per 100K
42nd / 80
Chlamydia
639.4
per 100K • 111 cases
US rate: 490.7
42nd of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 87% of US counties
Gonorrhea
190.1
per 100K • 33 cases
US rate: 178.2
51st of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 82% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
17.3
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Attala County recorded a combined STD rate of 846.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 42nd of 80 counties in Mississippi. Reported infections included chlamydia at 639.4 per 100,000 (111 cases, 9% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 190.1 per 100,000 (33 cases, 24% below the state rate), syphilis at 17.3 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Attala County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Attala 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
639.4
per 100K in 2023
316.6 in 2000
Peak 1,035.0 in 2004
Gonorrhea
190.1
per 100K in 2023
245.1 in 2000
Peak 341.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
17.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 28.6 in 2022

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

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Attala County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Attala County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 639.4111 cases 700.9 490.7 8.8% below 30.3% above 42nd of 80
Gonorrhea 190.133 cases 251.1 178.2 24.3% below 6.7% above 51st of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 17.33 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

Attala County ranks 42nd of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 846.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Attala County, with 111 cases at a rate of 639.4 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.