STD Rates in Clark County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 6,642
Combined
165.6
per 100K
96th / 115
Chlamydia
135.5
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
30.1
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Clark County is among the lower-burden counties in Missouri, reporting a combined STD rate of 165.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 96th of 115 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 135.5 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 30.1 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Clark County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Clark County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Clark 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
135.5
per 100K in 2023
135.5 in 2000
Peak 211.0 in 2020
Gonorrhea
30.1
per 100K in 2023
13.6 in 2000
Peak 74.4 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 0.0 in 2000

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

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Clark County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Clark County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 135.59 cases 498.6 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 30.12 cases 201.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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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Clark County ranks 96th of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 165.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Clark County, with 9 cases at a rate of 135.5 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.