STD Rates in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 47,961
Combined
1282.3
per 100K
18th / 64
Chlamydia
863.2
per 100K • 414 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 94% of US counties
Gonorrhea
400.3
per 100K • 192 cases
US rate: 178.2
8th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 96% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18.8
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Lincoln Parish reported a combined STD rate of 1,282.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 18th of 64 Louisiana counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 863.2 per 100,000 (414 cases, 9% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 400.3 per 100,000 (192 cases, 39% above the state rate), syphilis at 18.8 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lincoln Parish — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lincoln Parish, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Louisiana 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
863.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,320.3 in 2018
Gonorrhea
400.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 477.6 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
18.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 42.1 in 2017

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

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Lincoln Parish vs Louisiana and the US

Infection Lincoln Parish Louisiana US vs Louisiana vs US Rank in Louisiana
Chlamydia 863.2414 cases 792.4 490.7 8.9% above 75.9% above 20th of 64
Gonorrhea 400.3192 cases 288.4 178.2 38.8% above 124.6% above 8th of 64
Syphilis (P&S) 18.89 cases 26.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Louisiana’s parishes. 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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Lincoln Parish ranks 18th of 64 Louisiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,282.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lincoln Parish, with 414 cases at a rate of 863.2 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.