STD Rates in Mccracken County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 67,433
Combined
741.5
per 100K
7th / 120
Chlamydia
513.1
per 100K • 346 cases
US rate: 490.7
7th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 79% of US counties
Gonorrhea
219.5
per 100K • 148 cases
US rate: 178.2
3rd of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 86% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.9
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Mccracken County has one of the higher STD burdens in Kentucky, with a combined rate of 741.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 120 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 513.1 per 100,000 (346 cases, 34% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 219.5 per 100,000 (148 cases, 63% above the state rate), syphilis at 8.9 per 100,000 (6 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 Mccracken County.

STD Trends in Mccracken 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
513.1
per 100K in 2023
317.9 in 2000
Peak 585.3 in 2022
Gonorrhea
219.5
per 100K in 2023
221.6 in 2000
Peak 390.5 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
8.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.9 in 2022

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

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Mccracken County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Mccracken County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 513.1346 cases 381.9 490.7 34.4% above 4.6% above 7th of 120
Gonorrhea 219.5148 cases 134.4 178.2 63.3% above 23.2% above 3rd of 120
Syphilis (P&S) 8.96 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

Mccracken County ranks 7th of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 741.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Mccracken County, with 346 cases at a rate of 513.1 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.