STD Rates in Crittenden County, Arkansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 47,139
Combined
2021.7
per 100K
1st / 75
Chlamydia
1468
per 100K • 692 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 99% of US counties
Gonorrhea
528.2
per 100K • 249 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
25.5
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Crittenden County has one of the higher STD burdens in Arkansas, with a combined rate of 2,021.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 75 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1468.0 per 100,000 (692 cases, 153% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 528.2 per 100,000 (249 cases, 173% above the state rate), syphilis at 25.5 per 100,000 (12 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 Crittenden County.

STD Trends in Crittenden County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Arkansas 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
1,468.0
per 100K in 2023
649.4 in 2000
Peak 1,468.0 in 2023
Gonorrhea
528.2
per 100K in 2023
359.0 in 2000
Peak 655.5 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
25.5
per 100K in 2023
27.5 in 2000
Peak 51.0 in 2022

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

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Crittenden County vs Arkansas and the US

Infection Crittenden County Arkansas US vs Arkansas vs US Rank in Arkansas
Chlamydia 1468692 cases 579.6 490.7 153.3% above 199.2% above 1st of 75
Gonorrhea 528.2249 cases 193.4 178.2 173.1% above 196.4% above 1st of 75
Syphilis (P&S) 25.512 cases 29.2 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Crittenden County ranks 1st of 75 Arkansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 2,021.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Crittenden County, with 692 cases at a rate of 1468.0 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.