STD Rates in Calhoun County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 12,684
Combined
701.6
per 100K
57th / 80
Chlamydia
583.4
per 100K • 74 cases
US rate: 490.7
46th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 84% of US counties
Gonorrhea
86.7
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
31.5
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Calhoun County recorded a combined STD rate of 701.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 57th of 80 counties in Mississippi. Reported infections included chlamydia at 583.4 per 100,000 (74 cases, 17% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 86.7 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 31.5 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Calhoun County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Calhoun County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Mississippi 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
583.4
per 100K in 2023
239.5 in 2000
Peak 844.3 in 2020
Gonorrhea
86.7
per 100K in 2023
139.7 in 2000
Peak 367.7 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
31.5
per 100K in 2023
6.7 in 2000
Peak 31.5 in 2023

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

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Calhoun County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Calhoun County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 583.474 cases 700.9 490.7 16.8% below 18.9% above 46th of 80
Gonorrhea 86.711 cases 251.1 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 31.54 cases 30.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Calhoun County ranks 57th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 701.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Calhoun County, with 74 cases at a rate of 583.4 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.