STD Rates in Leflore County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 26,378
Combined
1903.1
per 100K
8th / 80
Chlamydia
1573.3
per 100K • 415 cases
US rate: 490.7
5th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 99% of US counties
Gonorrhea
299.5
per 100K • 79 cases
US rate: 178.2
23rd of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 92% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
30.3
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Leflore County has one of the higher STD burdens in Mississippi, with a combined rate of 1,903.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 8th of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1573.3 per 100,000 (415 cases, 124% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 299.5 per 100,000 (79 cases, 19% above the state rate), syphilis at 30.3 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Leflore County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Leflore 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
1,573.3
per 100K in 2023
1,295.3 in 2000
Peak 1,930.2 in 2019
Gonorrhea
299.5
per 100K in 2023
489.1 in 2000
Peak 819.6 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
30.3
per 100K in 2023
5.3 in 2000
Peak 30.3 in 2023

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

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Leflore County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Leflore County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 1573.3415 cases 700.9 490.7 124.5% above 220.6% above 5th of 80
Gonorrhea 299.579 cases 251.1 178.2 19.3% above 68.1% above 23rd of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 30.38 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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Leflore County ranks 8th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,903.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Leflore County, with 415 cases at a rate of 1573.3 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.