STD Rates in Marion County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 24,223
Combined
1003.1
per 100K
34th / 80
Chlamydia
701.8
per 100K • 170 cases
US rate: 490.7
35th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
222.9
per 100K • 54 cases
US rate: 178.2
41st of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 87% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
78.4
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Marion County reported a combined STD rate of 1,003.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 34th of 80 Mississippi counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 701.8 per 100,000 (170 cases, 0% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 222.9 per 100,000 (54 cases, 11% below the state rate), syphilis at 78.4 per 100,000 (19 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). 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 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
701.8
per 100K in 2023
379.0 in 2000
Peak 823.2 in 2004
Gonorrhea
222.9
per 100K in 2023
277.4 in 2000
Peak 512.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
78.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 78.4 in 2023

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

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Marion County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Marion County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 701.8170 cases 700.9 490.7 0.1% above 43% above 35th of 80
Gonorrhea 222.954 cases 251.1 178.2 11.2% below 25.1% above 41st of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 78.419 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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Marion County ranks 34th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,003.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Marion County, with 170 cases at a rate of 701.8 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.