STD Rates in Bracken County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 8,427
Combined
332.3
per 100K
42nd / 120
Chlamydia
284.8
per 100K • 24 cases
US rate: 490.7
35th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 50% of US counties
Gonorrhea
47.5
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Bracken County reported a combined STD rate of 332.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 42nd of 120 Kentucky counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 284.8 per 100,000 (24 cases, 25% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 47.5 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Bracken County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Bracken County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Bracken County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Kentucky 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
284.8
per 100K in 2023
96.7 in 2000
Peak 394.8 in 2014
Gonorrhea
47.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 92.8 in 2008
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.0 in 2019

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

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Bracken County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Bracken County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 284.824 cases 381.9 490.7 25.4% below 42% below 35th of 120
Gonorrhea 47.54 cases 134.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 14.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Bracken County ranks 42nd of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 332.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Bracken County, with 24 cases at a rate of 284.8 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.