STD Rates in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 249,756
Combined
837.6
per 100K
43rd / 64
Chlamydia
614.6
per 100K • 1,535 cases
Gonorrhea
200.6
per 100K • 501 cases
Syphilis P&S
22.4
per 100K • 56 cases

Lafayette Parish recorded a combined STD rate of 837.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 43rd of 64 counties in Louisiana. Reported infections included chlamydia at 614.6 per 100,000 (1,535 cases, 22% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 200.6 per 100,000 (501 cases, 30% below the state rate), syphilis at 22.4 per 100,000 (56 cases, 14% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Lafayette Parish.

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Lafayette Parish County vs Louisiana Average

Infection Lafayette Parish County Louisiana Rate Difference
Chlamydia 614.6 792.4 22% below
Gonorrhea 200.6 288.4 30% below
Syphilis (P&S) 22.4 26.1 14% below

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Lafayette Parish ranks 43rd of 64 Louisiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 837.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lafayette Parish, with 1,535 cases at a rate of 614.6 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.