STD Rates in Drew County, Arkansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,945
Combined
920.6
per 100K
22nd / 75
Chlamydia
731.8
per 100K • 124 cases
US rate: 490.7
17th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
177
per 100K • 30 cases
US rate: 178.2
27th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 81% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.8
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Drew County reported a combined STD rate of 920.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 75 Arkansas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 731.8 per 100,000 (124 cases, 26% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 177.0 per 100,000 (30 cases, 8% below the state rate), syphilis at 11.8 per 100,000 (2 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 Drew County.

STD Trends in Drew 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
731.8
per 100K in 2023
331.9 in 2000
Peak 789.1 in 2008
Gonorrhea
177.0
per 100K in 2023
208.7 in 2000
Peak 348.2 in 2010
Syphilis (P&S)
11.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 41.4 in 2022

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

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Drew County vs Arkansas and the US

Infection Drew County Arkansas US vs Arkansas vs US Rank in Arkansas
Chlamydia 731.8124 cases 579.6 490.7 26.3% above 49.1% above 17th of 75
Gonorrhea 17730 cases 193.4 178.2 8.5% below 0.7% below 27th of 75
Syphilis (P&S) 11.82 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

Drew County ranks 22nd of 75 Arkansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 920.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Drew County, with 124 cases at a rate of 731.8 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.