STD Rates in Cullman County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 91,998
Combined
288
per 100K
63rd / 67
Chlamydia
208.7
per 100K • 192 cases
US rate: 490.7
65th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 31% of US counties
Gonorrhea
72.8
per 100K • 67 cases
US rate: 178.2
60th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 54% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.5
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Cullman County is among the lower-burden counties in Alabama, reporting a combined STD rate of 288.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 63rd of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 208.7 per 100,000 (192 cases, 68% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 72.8 per 100,000 (67 cases, 68% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.5 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Cullman County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Cullman 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
208.7
per 100K in 2023
147.0 in 2000
Peak 335.1 in 2015
Gonorrhea
72.8
per 100K in 2023
29.7 in 2000
Peak 109.1 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
6.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.9 in 2021

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

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Cullman County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Cullman County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 208.7192 cases 651.1 490.7 67.9% below 57.5% below 65th of 67
Gonorrhea 72.867 cases 226.9 178.2 67.9% below 59.1% below 60th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 6.56 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

Cullman County ranks 63rd of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 288.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cullman County, with 192 cases at a rate of 208.7 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.