STD Rates in Marshall County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 100,765
Combined
459.5
per 100K
52nd / 67
Chlamydia
379.1
per 100K • 382 cases
US rate: 490.7
49th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 66% of US counties
Gonorrhea
64.5
per 100K • 65 cases
US rate: 178.2
62nd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 50% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
15.9
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Marshall County is among the lower-burden counties in Alabama, reporting a combined STD rate of 459.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 52nd of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 379.1 per 100,000 (382 cases, 42% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 64.5 per 100,000 (65 cases, 72% below the state rate), syphilis at 15.9 per 100,000 (16 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 Marshall County.

STD Trends in Marshall County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Alabama 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
379.1
per 100K in 2023
140.8 in 2000
Peak 386.2 in 2022
Gonorrhea
64.5
per 100K in 2023
59.5 in 2000
Peak 168.5 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
15.9
per 100K in 2023
1.2 in 2000
Peak 15.9 in 2023

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

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Marshall County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Marshall County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 379.1382 cases 651.1 490.7 41.8% below 22.7% below 49th of 67
Gonorrhea 64.565 cases 226.9 178.2 71.6% below 63.8% below 62nd of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 15.916 cases 28.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Marshall County ranks 52nd of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 459.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Marshall County, with 382 cases at a rate of 379.1 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.