STD Rates in Henry County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,898
Combined
921.9
per 100K
26th / 67
Chlamydia
698.4
per 100K • 125 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
212.3
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 178.2
29th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 85% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.2
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Henry County reported a combined STD rate of 921.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 26th of 67 Alabama counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 698.4 per 100,000 (125 cases, 7% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 212.3 per 100,000 (38 cases, 6% below the state rate), syphilis at 11.2 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Henry County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Henry 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
698.4
per 100K in 2023
263.9 in 2000
Peak 756.1 in 2021
Gonorrhea
212.3
per 100K in 2023
135.0 in 2000
Peak 486.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
11.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 28.3 in 2022

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

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Henry County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Henry County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 698.4125 cases 651.1 490.7 7.3% above 42.3% above 23rd of 67
Gonorrhea 212.338 cases 226.9 178.2 6.4% below 19.1% above 29th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 11.22 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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Henry County ranks 26th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 921.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Henry County, with 125 cases at a rate of 698.4 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.