STD Rates in Franklin County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 7,610
Combined
670.2
per 100K
61st / 80
Chlamydia
538.8
per 100K • 41 cases
US rate: 490.7
55th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 81% of US counties
Gonorrhea
105.1
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
26.3
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Franklin County is among the lower-burden counties in Mississippi, reporting a combined STD rate of 670.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 61st of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 538.8 per 100,000 (41 cases, 23% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 105.1 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 26.3 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 Franklin County.

STD Trends in Franklin County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Mississippi 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
538.8
per 100K in 2023
166.7 in 2000
Peak 1,168.7 in 2009
Gonorrhea
105.1
per 100K in 2023
95.3 in 2000
Peak 458.0 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
26.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 26.3 in 2023

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

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Franklin County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Franklin County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 538.841 cases 700.9 490.7 23.1% below 9.8% above 55th of 80
Gonorrhea 105.18 cases 251.1 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 26.32 cases 30.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Mississippi’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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Franklin County ranks 61st of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 670.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Franklin County, with 41 cases at a rate of 538.8 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.