STD Rates in Benton County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 7,438
Combined
726
per 100K
55th / 80
Chlamydia
564.7
per 100K • 42 cases
US rate: 490.7
50th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
147.9
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
13.4
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Benton County recorded a combined STD rate of 726.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 55th of 80 counties in Mississippi. Reported infections included chlamydia at 564.7 per 100,000 (42 cases, 19% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 147.9 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 13.4 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 Benton County.

STD Trends in Benton 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
564.7
per 100K in 2023
199.6 in 2000
Peak 4,561.4 in 2007
Gonorrhea
147.9
per 100K in 2023
112.3 in 2000
Peak 1,287.3 in 2008
Syphilis (P&S)
13.4
per 100K in 2023
12.5 in 2000
Peak 86.6 in 2008

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

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Benton County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Benton County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 564.742 cases 700.9 490.7 19.4% below 15.1% above 50th of 80
Gonorrhea 147.911 cases 251.1 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 13.41 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

Benton County ranks 55th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 726.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Benton County, with 42 cases at a rate of 564.7 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.