STD Rates in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 10,970
Combined
1458.6
per 100K
14th / 80
Chlamydia
902.5
per 100K • 99 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 94% of US counties
Gonorrhea
510.5
per 100K • 56 cases
US rate: 178.2
6th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
45.6
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jefferson Davis County has one of the higher STD burdens in Mississippi, with a combined rate of 1,458.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 14th of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 902.5 per 100,000 (99 cases, 29% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 510.5 per 100,000 (56 cases, 103% above the state rate), syphilis at 45.6 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Jefferson Davis County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Jefferson Davis 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
902.5
per 100K in 2023
324.9 in 2000
Peak 1,078.2 in 2009
Gonorrhea
510.5
per 100K in 2023
259.9 in 2000
Peak 609.5 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
45.6
per 100K in 2023
14.4 in 2000
Peak 54.1 in 2022

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

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Jefferson Davis County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Jefferson Davis County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 902.599 cases 700.9 490.7 28.8% above 83.9% above 20th of 80
Gonorrhea 510.556 cases 251.1 178.2 103.3% above 186.5% above 6th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 45.65 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

Jefferson Davis County ranks 14th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,458.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jefferson Davis County, with 99 cases at a rate of 902.5 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.