STD Rates in Escambia County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 36,556
Combined
774.2
per 100K
32nd / 67
Chlamydia
492.4
per 100K • 180 cases
US rate: 490.7
36th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 77% of US counties
Gonorrhea
246.2
per 100K • 90 cases
US rate: 178.2
22nd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 89% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
35.6
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Escambia County reported a combined STD rate of 774.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 32nd of 67 Alabama counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 492.4 per 100,000 (180 cases, 24% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 246.2 per 100,000 (90 cases, 9% above the state rate), syphilis at 35.6 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Escambia County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Escambia 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
492.4
per 100K in 2023
218.5 in 2000
Peak 690.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
246.2
per 100K in 2023
135.3 in 2000
Peak 289.1 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
35.6
per 100K in 2023
2.6 in 2000
Peak 35.6 in 2023

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

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Escambia County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Escambia County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 492.4180 cases 651.1 490.7 24.4% below 0.3% above 36th of 67
Gonorrhea 246.290 cases 226.9 178.2 8.5% above 38.2% above 22nd of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 35.613 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

Escambia County ranks 32nd of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 774.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Escambia County, with 180 cases at a rate of 492.4 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.