STD Rates in Baldwin County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 253,480
Combined
417
per 100K
56th / 67
Chlamydia
308.9
per 100K • 783 cases
US rate: 490.7
57th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 55% of US counties
Gonorrhea
93.5
per 100K • 237 cases
US rate: 178.2
51st of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 63% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
14.6
per 100K • 37 cases
US rate: 15.8
40th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 72% of US counties

Baldwin County is among the lower-burden counties in Alabama, reporting a combined STD rate of 417.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 56th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 308.9 per 100,000 (783 cases, 53% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 93.5 per 100,000 (237 cases, 59% below the state rate), syphilis at 14.6 per 100,000 (37 cases, 49% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Baldwin County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Baldwin County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Alabama 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
308.9
per 100K in 2023
156.3 in 2000
Peak 358.7 in 2012
Gonorrhea
93.5
per 100K in 2023
98.3 in 2000
Peak 119.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
14.6
per 100K in 2023
0.7 in 2000
Peak 14.6 in 2023

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

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Baldwin County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Baldwin County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 308.9783 cases 651.1 490.7 52.6% below 37% below 57th of 67
Gonorrhea 93.5237 cases 226.9 178.2 58.8% below 47.5% below 51st of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 14.637 cases 28.6 15.8 49% below 7.6% below 40th of 67

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

Baldwin County ranks 56th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 417.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Baldwin County, with 783 cases at a rate of 308.9 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.