STD Rates in Butler County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 18,382
Combined
1185.9
per 100K
13th / 67
Chlamydia
870.4
per 100K • 160 cases
US rate: 490.7
13th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 94% of US counties
Gonorrhea
282.9
per 100K • 52 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 91% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
32.6
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Butler County has one of the higher STD burdens in Alabama, with a combined rate of 1,185.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 13th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 870.4 per 100,000 (160 cases, 34% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 282.9 per 100,000 (52 cases, 25% above the state rate), syphilis at 32.6 per 100,000 (6 cases, 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 Butler County.

STD Trends in Butler County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Alabama 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
870.4
per 100K in 2023
653.3 in 2000
Peak 1,090.9 in 2021
Gonorrhea
282.9
per 100K in 2023
437.1 in 2000
Peak 510.5 in 2002
Syphilis (P&S)
32.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 32.6 in 2023

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

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Butler County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Butler County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 870.4160 cases 651.1 490.7 33.7% above 77.4% above 13th of 67
Gonorrhea 282.952 cases 226.9 178.2 24.7% above 58.8% above 15th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 32.66 cases 28.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Butler County ranks 13th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,185.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Butler County, with 160 cases at a rate of 870.4 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.