STD Rates in Mcdonald County, Missouri

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 23,900
Combined
422.6
per 100K
31st / 115
Chlamydia
343.1
per 100K • 82 cases
US rate: 490.7
30th of 115 in Missouri
Higher than 61% of US counties
Gonorrhea
62.8
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
16.7
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Mcdonald County reported a combined STD rate of 422.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 31st of 115 Missouri counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 343.1 per 100,000 (82 cases, 31% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 62.8 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 16.7 per 100,000 (4 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 Mcdonald County.

STD Trends in Mcdonald 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
343.1
per 100K in 2023
106.2 in 2000
Peak 398.5 in 2022
Gonorrhea
62.8
per 100K in 2023
13.9 in 2000
Peak 136.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
16.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 33.9 in 2022

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

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Mcdonald County vs Missouri and the US

Infection Mcdonald County Missouri US vs Missouri vs US Rank in Missouri
Chlamydia 343.182 cases 498.6 490.7 31.2% below 30.1% below 30th of 115
Gonorrhea 62.815 cases 201.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 16.74 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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FAQs

Mcdonald County ranks 31st of 115 Missouri counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 422.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Mcdonald County, with 82 cases at a rate of 343.1 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.