STD Rates in Holmes County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,777
Combined
2427.5
per 100K
3rd / 80
Chlamydia
1907.8
per 100K • 301 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 99% of US counties
Gonorrhea
519.7
per 100K • 82 cases
US rate: 178.2
5th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Holmes County has one of the higher STD burdens in Mississippi, with a combined rate of 2,427.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1907.8 per 100,000 (301 cases, 172% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 519.7 per 100,000 (82 cases, 107% above the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Holmes County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Holmes County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Holmes 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
1,907.8
per 100K in 2023
1,756.4 in 2000
Peak 2,194.5 in 2007
Gonorrhea
519.7
per 100K in 2023
736.9 in 2000
Peak 1,000.2 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
4.6 in 2000
Peak 30.3 in 2021

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

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Holmes County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Holmes County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 1907.8301 cases 700.9 490.7 172.2% above 288.8% above 3rd of 80
Gonorrhea 519.782 cases 251.1 178.2 107% above 191.6% above 5th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 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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FAQs

Holmes County ranks 3rd of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 2,427.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Holmes County, with 301 cases at a rate of 1907.8 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.