STD Rates in Coosa County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 10,268
Combined
1684.8
per 100K
3rd / 67
Chlamydia
1207.6
per 100K • 124 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 98% of US counties
Gonorrhea
457.7
per 100K • 47 cases
US rate: 178.2
3rd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 97% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
19.5
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Coosa County has one of the higher STD burdens in Alabama, with a combined rate of 1,684.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1207.6 per 100,000 (124 cases, 85% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 457.7 per 100,000 (47 cases, 102% above the state rate), syphilis at 19.5 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Coosa County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Coosa 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
1,207.6
per 100K in 2023
195.0 in 2000
Peak 1,207.6 in 2023
Gonorrhea
457.7
per 100K in 2023
228.9 in 2000
Peak 507.2 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
19.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 19.5 in 2023

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

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Coosa County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Coosa County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 1207.6124 cases 651.1 490.7 85.5% above 146.1% above 3rd of 67
Gonorrhea 457.747 cases 226.9 178.2 101.7% above 156.8% above 3rd of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 19.52 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

Coosa County ranks 3rd of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,684.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Coosa County, with 124 cases at a rate of 1207.6 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.