STD Rates in Coahoma County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 20,077
Combined
2191.5
per 100K
4th / 80
Chlamydia
1678.5
per 100K • 337 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 99% of US counties
Gonorrhea
483.1
per 100K • 97 cases
US rate: 178.2
9th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 97% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
29.9
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Coahoma County has one of the higher STD burdens in Mississippi, with a combined rate of 2,191.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1678.5 per 100,000 (337 cases, 139% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 483.1 per 100,000 (97 cases, 92% above the state rate), syphilis at 29.9 per 100,000 (6 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 Coahoma County.

STD Trends in Coahoma 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
1,678.5
per 100K in 2023
1,056.9 in 2000
Peak 1,994.8 in 2012
Gonorrhea
483.1
per 100K in 2023
703.5 in 2000
Peak 889.0 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
29.9
per 100K in 2023
16.4 in 2000
Peak 117.5 in 2019

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

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Coahoma County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Coahoma County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 1678.5337 cases 700.9 490.7 139.5% above 242.1% above 4th of 80
Gonorrhea 483.197 cases 251.1 178.2 92.4% above 171.1% above 9th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 29.96 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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Coahoma County ranks 4th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 2,191.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Coahoma County, with 337 cases at a rate of 1678.5 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.