STD Rates in Madison County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 96,747
Combined
453.7
per 100K
18th / 120
Chlamydia
356.6
per 100K • 345 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 63% of US counties
Gonorrhea
80.6
per 100K • 78 cases
US rate: 178.2
28th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 58% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16.5
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Madison County has one of the higher STD burdens in Kentucky, with a combined rate of 453.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 18th of 120 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 356.6 per 100,000 (345 cases, 7% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 80.6 per 100,000 (78 cases, 40% below the state rate), syphilis at 16.5 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Madison County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Madison County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Kentucky 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
356.6
per 100K in 2023
207.5 in 2000
Peak 627.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
80.6
per 100K in 2023
65.9 in 2000
Peak 151.4 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
16.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 16.5 in 2023

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

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Madison County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Madison County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 356.6345 cases 381.9 490.7 6.6% below 27.3% below 18th of 120
Gonorrhea 80.678 cases 134.4 178.2 40% below 54.8% below 28th of 120
Syphilis (P&S) 16.516 cases 14.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Madison County ranks 18th of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 453.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Madison County, with 345 cases at a rate of 356.6 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.