STD Rates in Christian County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 94,425
Combined
252
per 100K
69th / 115
Chlamydia
199.1
per 100K • 188 cases
US rate: 490.7
70th of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 28% of US counties
Gonorrhea
41.3
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 178.2
72nd of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 34% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.6
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Christian County recorded a combined STD rate of 252.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 69th of 115 counties in Missouri. Reported infections included chlamydia at 199.1 per 100,000 (188 cases, 60% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 41.3 per 100,000 (39 cases, 80% below the state rate), syphilis at 11.6 per 100,000 (11 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 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
199.1
per 100K in 2023
121.9 in 2000
Peak 340.9 in 2016
Gonorrhea
41.3
per 100K in 2023
20.0 in 2000
Peak 121.8 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
11.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 16.1 in 2022

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

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Christian County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Christian County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 199.1188 cases 498.6 490.7 60.1% below 59.4% below 70th of 115
Gonorrhea 41.339 cases 201.9 178.2 79.5% below 76.8% below 72nd of 115
Syphilis (P&S) 11.611 cases 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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FAQs

Christian County ranks 69th of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 252.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Christian County, with 188 cases at a rate of 199.1 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.