STD Rates in Lafayette County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 58,468
Combined
687.6
per 100K
59th / 80
Chlamydia
545.6
per 100K • 319 cases
US rate: 490.7
54th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 81% of US counties
Gonorrhea
124.9
per 100K • 73 cases
US rate: 178.2
66th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 71% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
17.1
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Lafayette County recorded a combined STD rate of 687.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 59th of 80 counties in Mississippi. Reported infections included chlamydia at 545.6 per 100,000 (319 cases, 22% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 124.9 per 100,000 (73 cases, 50% below the state rate), syphilis at 17.1 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Lafayette County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Lafayette 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
545.6
per 100K in 2023
271.1 in 2000
Peak 795.6 in 2018
Gonorrhea
124.9
per 100K in 2023
154.9 in 2000
Peak 317.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
17.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 26.4 in 2021

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

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Lafayette County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Lafayette County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 545.6319 cases 700.9 490.7 22.2% below 11.2% above 54th of 80
Gonorrhea 124.973 cases 251.1 178.2 50.3% below 29.9% below 66th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 17.110 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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Lafayette County ranks 59th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 687.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lafayette County, with 319 cases at a rate of 545.6 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.