STD Rates in Casey County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,918
Combined
207.3
per 100K
93rd / 120
Chlamydia
175.9
per 100K • 28 cases
US rate: 490.7
86th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 22% of US counties
Gonorrhea
25.1
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
6.3
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Casey County is among the lower-burden counties in Kentucky, reporting a combined STD rate of 207.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 93rd of 120 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 175.9 per 100,000 (28 cases, 54% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 25.1 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 6.3 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Casey County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Casey 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
175.9
per 100K in 2023
51.7 in 2000
Peak 293.3 in 2012
Gonorrhea
25.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 157.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
6.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.6 in 2021

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

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Casey County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Casey County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 175.928 cases 381.9 490.7 53.9% below 64.2% below 86th of 120
Gonorrhea 25.14 cases 134.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 6.31 case 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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Casey County ranks 93rd of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 207.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Casey County, with 28 cases at a rate of 175.9 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.