STD Rates in Iron County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 9,445
Combined
148.3
per 100K
103rd / 115
Chlamydia
84.7
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
42.4
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
21.2
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Iron County is among the lower-burden counties in Missouri, reporting a combined STD rate of 148.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 103rd of 115 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 84.7 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 42.4 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 21.2 per 100,000 (2 cases, 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 Iron County.

STD Trends in Iron County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Missouri 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
84.7
per 100K in 2023
47.2 in 2000
Peak 323.9 in 2018
Gonorrhea
42.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 138.3 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
21.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 58.9 in 2018

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

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Iron County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Iron County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 84.78 cases 498.6 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 42.44 cases 201.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 21.22 cases 21.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Missouri’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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Iron County ranks 103rd of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 148.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Iron County, with 8 cases at a rate of 84.7 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.