STD Rates in Hickman County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 4,446
Combined
269.9
per 100K
68th / 120
Chlamydia
247.4
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
22.5
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Hickman County recorded a combined STD rate of 269.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 68th of 120 counties in Kentucky. Reported infections included chlamydia at 247.4 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 22.5 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Hickman County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Hickman County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Hickman County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Kentucky 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
247.4
per 100K in 2023
152.8 in 2000
Peak 535.0 in 2010
Gonorrhea
22.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 199.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 0.0 in 2000

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

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Hickman County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Hickman County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 247.411 cases 381.9 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 22.51 case 134.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 14.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Kentucky’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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FAQs

Hickman County ranks 68th of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 269.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hickman County, with 11 cases at a rate of 247.4 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.