STD Rates in Franklin Parish, Louisiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 19,286
Combined
1073.3
per 100K
25th / 64
Chlamydia
834.8
per 100K • 161 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 93% of US counties
Gonorrhea
202.2
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 178.2
38th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 84% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
36.3
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Franklin Parish reported a combined STD rate of 1,073.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 25th of 64 Louisiana counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 834.8 per 100,000 (161 cases, 5% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 202.2 per 100,000 (39 cases, 30% below the state rate), syphilis at 36.3 per 100,000 (7 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 Parish.

STD Trends in Franklin Parish, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Louisiana 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
834.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 849.1 in 2021
Gonorrhea
202.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 419.7 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
36.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 80.2 in 2008

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

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Franklin Parish vs Louisiana and the US

Infection Franklin Parish Louisiana US vs Louisiana vs US Rank in Louisiana
Chlamydia 834.8161 cases 792.4 490.7 5.4% above 70.1% above 23rd of 64
Gonorrhea 202.239 cases 288.4 178.2 29.9% below 13.5% above 38th of 64
Syphilis (P&S) 36.37 cases 26.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Louisiana’s parishes. 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 Parish ranks 25th of 64 Louisiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,073.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Franklin Parish, with 161 cases at a rate of 834.8 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.