STD Rates in Dunklin County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 27,033
Combined
714
per 100K
13th / 115
Chlamydia
492
per 100K • 133 cases
US rate: 490.7
15th of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 77% of US counties
Gonorrhea
155.4
per 100K • 42 cases
US rate: 178.2
14th of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 77% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
66.6
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Dunklin County has one of the higher STD burdens in Missouri, with a combined rate of 714.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 13th of 115 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 492.0 per 100,000 (133 cases, 1% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 155.4 per 100,000 (42 cases, 23% below the state rate), syphilis at 66.6 per 100,000 (18 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 Dunklin County.

STD Trends in Dunklin County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Missouri 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
492.0
per 100K in 2023
241.5 in 2000
Peak 634.9 in 2022
Gonorrhea
155.4
per 100K in 2023
87.5 in 2000
Peak 442.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
66.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 66.6 in 2023

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

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Dunklin County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Dunklin County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 492133 cases 498.6 490.7 1.3% below 0.3% above 15th of 115
Gonorrhea 155.442 cases 201.9 178.2 23% below 12.8% below 14th of 115
Syphilis (P&S) 66.618 cases 21.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Dunklin County ranks 13th of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 714.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Dunklin County, with 133 cases at a rate of 492.0 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.