STD Rates in Bullitt County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 84,851
Combined
309.9
per 100K
51st / 120
Chlamydia
225.1
per 100K • 191 cases
US rate: 490.7
62nd of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 36% of US counties
Gonorrhea
76.6
per 100K • 65 cases
US rate: 178.2
30th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 57% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.2
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Bullitt County reported a combined STD rate of 309.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 51st of 120 Kentucky counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 225.1 per 100,000 (191 cases, 41% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 76.6 per 100,000 (65 cases, 43% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.2 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Bullitt County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Bullitt 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
225.1
per 100K in 2023
87.7 in 2000
Peak 269.6 in 2022
Gonorrhea
76.6
per 100K in 2023
14.6 in 2000
Peak 101.4 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
8.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.7 in 2020

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

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Bullitt County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Bullitt County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 225.1191 cases 381.9 490.7 41.1% below 54.1% below 62nd of 120
Gonorrhea 76.665 cases 134.4 178.2 43% below 57% below 30th of 120
Syphilis (P&S) 8.27 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

Bullitt County ranks 51st of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 309.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Bullitt County, with 191 cases at a rate of 225.1 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.