STD Rates in Chicot County, Arkansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 9,538
Combined
975.1
per 100K
18th / 75
Chlamydia
733.9
per 100K • 70 cases
US rate: 490.7
16th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
209.7
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 178.2
22nd of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 85% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
31.5
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Chicot County has one of the higher STD burdens in Arkansas, with a combined rate of 975.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 18th of 75 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 733.9 per 100,000 (70 cases, 27% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 209.7 per 100,000 (20 cases, 8% above the state rate), syphilis at 31.5 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Chicot County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Chicot County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Arkansas 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
733.9
per 100K in 2023
398.9 in 2000
Peak 1,038.5 in 2013
Gonorrhea
209.7
per 100K in 2023
135.3 in 2000
Peak 514.1 in 2009
Syphilis (P&S)
31.5
per 100K in 2023
21.4 in 2000
Peak 70.9 in 2022

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

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Chicot County vs Arkansas and the US

Infection Chicot County Arkansas US vs Arkansas vs US Rank in Arkansas
Chlamydia 733.970 cases 579.6 490.7 26.6% above 49.6% above 16th of 75
Gonorrhea 209.720 cases 193.4 178.2 8.4% above 17.7% above 22nd of 75
Syphilis (P&S) 31.53 cases 29.2 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Chicot County ranks 18th of 75 Arkansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 975.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Chicot County, with 70 cases at a rate of 733.9 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.