STD Rates in Lincoln County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 34,703
Combined
596.5
per 100K
66th / 80
Chlamydia
423.6
per 100K • 147 cases
US rate: 490.7
67th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 71% of US counties
Gonorrhea
149.8
per 100K • 52 cases
US rate: 178.2
61st of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 76% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
23.1
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Lincoln County is among the lower-burden counties in Mississippi, reporting a combined STD rate of 596.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 66th of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 423.6 per 100,000 (147 cases, 40% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 149.8 per 100,000 (52 cases, 40% below the state rate), syphilis at 23.1 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lincoln County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lincoln 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
423.6
per 100K in 2023
199.0 in 2000
Peak 812.8 in 2009
Gonorrhea
149.8
per 100K in 2023
331.6 in 2000
Peak 338.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
23.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 29.3 in 2019

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

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Lincoln County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Lincoln County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 423.6147 cases 700.9 490.7 39.6% below 13.7% below 67th of 80
Gonorrhea 149.852 cases 251.1 178.2 40.3% below 15.9% below 61st of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 23.18 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

Lincoln County ranks 66th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 596.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lincoln County, with 147 cases at a rate of 423.6 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.