STD Rates in Clarke County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,228
Combined
656.7
per 100K
62nd / 80
Chlamydia
492.5
per 100K • 75 cases
US rate: 490.7
60th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 77% of US counties
Gonorrhea
164.2
per 100K • 25 cases
US rate: 178.2
57th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 79% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Clarke County is among the lower-burden counties in Mississippi, reporting a combined STD rate of 656.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 62nd of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 492.5 per 100,000 (75 cases, 30% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 164.2 per 100,000 (25 cases, 35% below the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Clarke County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Clarke County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Clarke County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Mississippi 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
492.5
per 100K in 2023
264.5 in 2000
Peak 802.7 in 2008
Gonorrhea
164.2
per 100K in 2023
298.3 in 2000
Peak 378.1 in 2008
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
28.1 in 2000
Peak 29.1 in 2008

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

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Clarke County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Clarke County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 492.575 cases 700.9 490.7 29.7% below 0.4% above 60th of 80
Gonorrhea 164.225 cases 251.1 178.2 34.6% below 7.9% below 57th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 30.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Mississippi’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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Clarke County ranks 62nd of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 656.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Clarke County, with 75 cases at a rate of 492.5 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.