STD Rates in George County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 25,621
Combined
335.7
per 100K
79th / 80
Chlamydia
257.6
per 100K • 66 cases
US rate: 490.7
79th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 44% of US counties
Gonorrhea
74.2
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
3.9
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

George County is among the lower-burden counties in Mississippi, reporting a combined STD rate of 335.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 79th of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 257.6 per 100,000 (66 cases, 63% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 74.2 per 100,000 (19 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 3.9 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 George County.

STD Trends in George 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
257.6
per 100K in 2023
114.1 in 2000
Peak 466.9 in 2012
Gonorrhea
74.2
per 100K in 2023
67.4 in 2000
Peak 308.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
3.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 13.2 in 2009

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

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George County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection George County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 257.666 cases 700.9 490.7 63.2% below 47.5% below 79th of 80
Gonorrhea 74.219 cases 251.1 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 3.91 case 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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George County ranks 79th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 335.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in George County, with 66 cases at a rate of 257.6 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.