STD Rates in Dale County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 49,870
Combined
733.9
per 100K
35th / 67
Chlamydia
499.3
per 100K • 249 cases
US rate: 490.7
35th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 78% of US counties
Gonorrhea
156.4
per 100K • 78 cases
US rate: 178.2
37th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 78% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
78.2
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 15.8
3rd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 98% of US counties

Dale County recorded a combined STD rate of 733.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 35th of 67 counties in Alabama. Reported infections included chlamydia at 499.3 per 100,000 (249 cases, 23% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 156.4 per 100,000 (78 cases, 31% below the state rate), syphilis at 78.2 per 100,000 (39 cases, 173% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Dale County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Dale 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
499.3
per 100K in 2023
261.0 in 2000
Peak 745.8 in 2017
Gonorrhea
156.4
per 100K in 2023
136.6 in 2000
Peak 395.3 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
78.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 78.2 in 2023

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

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Dale County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Dale County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 499.3249 cases 651.1 490.7 23.3% below 1.8% above 35th of 67
Gonorrhea 156.478 cases 226.9 178.2 31.1% below 12.2% below 37th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 78.239 cases 28.6 15.8 173.4% above 394.9% above 3rd of 67

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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Dale County ranks 35th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 733.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Dale County, with 249 cases at a rate of 499.3 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.