STD Rates in Breckinridge County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 21,127
Combined
222.4
per 100K
86th / 120
Chlamydia
184.6
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 490.7
77th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 24% of US counties
Gonorrhea
33.1
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4.7
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Breckinridge County recorded a combined STD rate of 222.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 86th of 120 counties in Kentucky. Reported infections included chlamydia at 184.6 per 100,000 (39 cases, 52% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 33.1 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.7 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Breckinridge County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Breckinridge 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
184.6
per 100K in 2023
69.8 in 2000
Peak 310.3 in 2015
Gonorrhea
33.1
per 100K in 2023
16.1 in 2000
Peak 137.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.7 in 2021

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

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Breckinridge County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Breckinridge County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 184.639 cases 381.9 490.7 51.7% below 62.4% below 77th of 120
Gonorrhea 33.17 cases 134.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 4.71 case 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

Breckinridge County ranks 86th of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 222.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Breckinridge County, with 39 cases at a rate of 184.6 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.