STD Rates in Christian County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 72,033
Combined
913.5
per 100K
3rd / 120
Chlamydia
685.8
per 100K • 494 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 89% of US counties
Gonorrhea
213.8
per 100K • 154 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 86% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13.9
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Christian County has one of the higher STD burdens in Kentucky, with a combined rate of 913.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 120 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 685.8 per 100,000 (494 cases, 80% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 213.8 per 100,000 (154 cases, 59% above the state rate), syphilis at 13.9 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Christian County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Christian 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
685.8
per 100K in 2023
884.6 in 2000
Peak 1,319.6 in 2001
Gonorrhea
213.8
per 100K in 2023
509.0 in 2000
Peak 509.0 in 2000
Syphilis (P&S)
13.9
per 100K in 2023
2.8 in 2000
Peak 13.9 in 2023

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

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Christian County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Christian County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 685.8494 cases 381.9 490.7 79.6% above 39.8% above 3rd of 120
Gonorrhea 213.8154 cases 134.4 178.2 59.1% above 20% above 4th of 120
Syphilis (P&S) 13.910 cases 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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FAQs

Christian County ranks 3rd of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 913.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Christian County, with 494 cases at a rate of 685.8 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.