STD Rates in Lewis County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 9,816
Combined
224.1
per 100K
81st / 115
Chlamydia
163
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
61.1
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Lewis County recorded a combined STD rate of 224.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 81st of 115 counties in Missouri. Reported infections included chlamydia at 163.0 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 61.1 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Lewis County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lewis County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lewis County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Missouri 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
163.0
per 100K in 2023
105.1 in 2000
Peak 334.8 in 2008
Gonorrhea
61.1
per 100K in 2023
38.2 in 2000
Peak 111.8 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.2 in 2019

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

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Lewis County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Lewis County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 16316 cases 498.6 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 61.16 cases 201.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 21.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Missouri’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

Lewis County ranks 81st of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 224.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lewis County, with 16 cases at a rate of 163.0 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.