STD Rates in Camden County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 44,042
Combined
286.1
per 100K
61st / 115
Chlamydia
254.3
per 100K • 112 cases
US rate: 490.7
49th of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 43% of US counties
Gonorrhea
29.5
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
2.3
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Camden County recorded a combined STD rate of 286.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 61st of 115 counties in Missouri. Reported infections included chlamydia at 254.3 per 100,000 (112 cases, 49% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 29.5 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 2.3 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 Camden County.

STD Trends in Camden County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Missouri 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
254.3
per 100K in 2023
70.3 in 2000
Peak 303.5 in 2017
Gonorrhea
29.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 122.0 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
2.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.7 in 2020

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

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Camden County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Camden County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 254.3112 cases 498.6 490.7 49% below 48.2% below 49th of 115
Gonorrhea 29.513 cases 201.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 2.31 case 21.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Missouri’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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Camden County ranks 61st of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 286.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Camden County, with 112 cases at a rate of 254.3 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.