STD Rates in Clarke County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 22,338
Combined
967
per 100K
25th / 67
Chlamydia
711.8
per 100K • 159 cases
US rate: 490.7
21st of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
197
per 100K • 44 cases
US rate: 178.2
31st of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 84% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
58.2
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Clarke County reported a combined STD rate of 967.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 25th of 67 Alabama counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 711.8 per 100,000 (159 cases, 9% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 197.0 per 100,000 (44 cases, 13% below the state rate), syphilis at 58.2 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Clarke County.

STD Trends in Clarke County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Alabama 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
711.8
per 100K in 2023
539.6 in 2000
Peak 890.5 in 2012
Gonorrhea
197.0
per 100K in 2023
259.0 in 2000
Peak 385.6 in 2006
Syphilis (P&S)
58.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 58.2 in 2023

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

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Clarke County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Clarke County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 711.8159 cases 651.1 490.7 9.3% above 45.1% above 21st of 67
Gonorrhea 19744 cases 226.9 178.2 13.2% below 10.5% above 31st of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 58.213 cases 28.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Clarke County ranks 25th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 967.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Clarke County, with 159 cases at a rate of 711.8 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.