STD Rates in Bradley County, Arkansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 10,104
Combined
1039.2
per 100K
17th / 75
Chlamydia
781.9
per 100K • 79 cases
US rate: 490.7
15th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 92% of US counties
Gonorrhea
237.5
per 100K • 24 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 88% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
19.8
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Bradley County has one of the higher STD burdens in Arkansas, with a combined rate of 1,039.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 17th of 75 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 781.9 per 100,000 (79 cases, 35% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 237.5 per 100,000 (24 cases, 23% above the state rate), syphilis at 19.8 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Bradley County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Bradley County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Arkansas 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
781.9
per 100K in 2023
245.9 in 2000
Peak 828.8 in 2022
Gonorrhea
237.5
per 100K in 2023
87.3 in 2000
Peak 322.9 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
19.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 19.8 in 2023

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

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Bradley County vs Arkansas and the US

Infection Bradley County Arkansas US vs Arkansas vs US Rank in Arkansas
Chlamydia 781.979 cases 579.6 490.7 34.9% above 59.3% above 15th of 75
Gonorrhea 237.524 cases 193.4 178.2 22.8% above 33.3% above 18th of 75
Syphilis (P&S) 19.82 cases 29.2 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Bradley County ranks 17th of 75 Arkansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,039.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Bradley County, with 79 cases at a rate of 781.9 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.