STD Rates in Harrison County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 210,620
Combined
802.4
per 100K
49th / 80
Chlamydia
561.2
per 100K • 1,182 cases
US rate: 490.7
51st of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
212.7
per 100K • 448 cases
US rate: 178.2
43rd of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 85% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
28.5
per 100K • 60 cases
US rate: 15.8
36th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 88% of US counties

Harrison County recorded a combined STD rate of 802.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 49th of 80 counties in Mississippi. Reported infections included chlamydia at 561.2 per 100,000 (1,182 cases, 20% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 212.7 per 100,000 (448 cases, 15% below the state rate), syphilis at 28.5 per 100,000 (60 cases, 5% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Harrison County.

STD Trends in Harrison 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
561.2
per 100K in 2023
404.7 in 2000
Peak 781.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
212.7
per 100K in 2023
322.6 in 2000
Peak 507.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
28.5
per 100K in 2023
0.5 in 2000
Peak 30.3 in 2022

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

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Harrison County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Harrison County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 561.21,182 cases 700.9 490.7 19.9% below 14.4% above 51st of 80
Gonorrhea 212.7448 cases 251.1 178.2 15.3% below 19.4% above 43rd of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 28.560 cases 30.1 15.8 5.3% below 80.4% above 36th of 80

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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Harrison County ranks 49th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 802.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Harrison County, with 1,182 cases at a rate of 561.2 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.