STD Rates in Marion County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 28,334
Combined
532.9
per 100K
19th / 115
Chlamydia
409.4
per 100K • 116 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 70% of US counties
Gonorrhea
123.5
per 100K • 35 cases
US rate: 178.2
19th of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 71% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Marion County has one of the higher STD burdens in Missouri, with a combined rate of 532.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 19th of 115 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 409.4 per 100,000 (116 cases, 18% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 123.5 per 100,000 (35 cases, 39% below the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Marion County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Marion County.

STD Trends in Marion 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
409.4
per 100K in 2023
152.1 in 2000
Peak 547.2 in 2016
Gonorrhea
123.5
per 100K in 2023
63.7 in 2000
Peak 347.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 3.5 in 2022

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

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Marion County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Marion County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 409.4116 cases 498.6 490.7 17.9% below 16.6% below 20th of 115
Gonorrhea 123.535 cases 201.9 178.2 38.8% below 30.7% below 19th of 115
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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Marion County ranks 19th of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 532.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Marion County, with 116 cases at a rate of 409.4 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.