STD Rates in Kemper County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 8,584
Combined
873.7
per 100K
40th / 80
Chlamydia
640.7
per 100K • 55 cases
US rate: 490.7
41st of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 87% of US counties
Gonorrhea
209.7
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
23.3
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Kemper County reported a combined STD rate of 873.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 40th of 80 Mississippi counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 640.7 per 100,000 (55 cases, 9% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 209.7 per 100,000 (18 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 23.3 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 Kemper County.

STD Trends in Kemper 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
640.7
per 100K in 2023
499.4 in 2000
Peak 990.7 in 2005
Gonorrhea
209.7
per 100K in 2023
316.9 in 2000
Peak 431.1 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
23.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 23.3 in 2023

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

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Kemper County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Kemper County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 640.755 cases 700.9 490.7 8.6% below 30.6% above 41st of 80
Gonorrhea 209.718 cases 251.1 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 23.32 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

Kemper County ranks 40th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 873.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Kemper County, with 55 cases at a rate of 640.7 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.