STD Rates in Copiah County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 27,663
Combined
1623.1
per 100K
10th / 80
Chlamydia
1185.7
per 100K • 328 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 98% of US counties
Gonorrhea
412.1
per 100K • 114 cases
US rate: 178.2
11th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 96% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
25.3
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Copiah County has one of the higher STD burdens in Mississippi, with a combined rate of 1,623.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 10th of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1185.7 per 100,000 (328 cases, 69% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 412.1 per 100,000 (114 cases, 64% above the state rate), syphilis at 25.3 per 100,000 (7 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 Copiah County.

STD Trends in Copiah 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
1,185.7
per 100K in 2023
493.7 in 2000
Peak 1,339.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
412.1
per 100K in 2023
333.8 in 2000
Peak 616.9 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
25.3
per 100K in 2023
3.5 in 2000
Peak 28.2 in 2018

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

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Copiah County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Copiah County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 1185.7328 cases 700.9 490.7 69.2% above 141.6% above 10th of 80
Gonorrhea 412.1114 cases 251.1 178.2 64.1% above 131.3% above 11th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 25.37 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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Copiah County ranks 10th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,623.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Copiah County, with 328 cases at a rate of 1185.7 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.