STD Rates in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana

2023 CDC surveillance data for Caldwell Parish, Louisiana — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 9,390
Combined
713.6
per 100K
52nd / 64
Chlamydia
575.1
per 100K • 54 cases
US rate: 490.7
49th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 84% of US counties
Gonorrhea
95.9
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
42.6
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Caldwell Parish is among the lower-burden counties in Louisiana, reporting a combined STD rate of 713.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 52nd of 64 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 575.1 per 100,000 (54 cases, 27% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 95.9 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 42.6 per 100,000 (4 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 Caldwell Parish.

STD Trends in Caldwell Parish, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Louisiana 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
575.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 575.1 in 2023
Gonorrhea
95.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 228.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
42.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 52.2 in 2021

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

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Caldwell Parish vs Louisiana and the US

Infection Caldwell Parish Louisiana US vs Louisiana vs US Rank in Louisiana
Chlamydia 575.154 cases 792.4 490.7 27.4% below 17.2% above 49th of 64
Gonorrhea 95.99 cases 288.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 42.64 cases 26.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Louisiana’s parishes. 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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Caldwell Parish ranks 52nd of 64 Louisiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 713.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Caldwell Parish, with 54 cases at a rate of 575.1 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.