STD Rates in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

2023 CDC surveillance data for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 38,409
Combined
1137.7
per 100K
22nd / 64
Chlamydia
809.7
per 100K • 311 cases
US rate: 490.7
25th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 92% of US counties
Gonorrhea
294.2
per 100K • 113 cases
US rate: 178.2
21st of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 92% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
33.8
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Avoyelles Parish reported a combined STD rate of 1,137.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 64 Louisiana counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 809.7 per 100,000 (311 cases, 2% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 294.2 per 100,000 (113 cases, 2% above the state rate), syphilis at 33.8 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Avoyelles Parish.

STD Trends in Avoyelles Parish, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Louisiana 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
809.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 940.5 in 2018
Gonorrhea
294.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 384.5 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
33.8
per 100K in 2023
2.4 in 2000
Peak 56.8 in 2022

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

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Avoyelles Parish vs Louisiana and the US

Infection Avoyelles Parish Louisiana US vs Louisiana vs US Rank in Louisiana
Chlamydia 809.7311 cases 792.4 490.7 2.2% above 65% above 25th of 64
Gonorrhea 294.2113 cases 288.4 178.2 2% above 65.1% above 21st of 64
Syphilis (P&S) 33.813 cases 26.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Avoyelles Parish ranks 22nd of 64 Louisiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,137.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Avoyelles Parish, with 311 cases at a rate of 809.7 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.