STD Rates in Monroe County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 19,227
Combined
738.5
per 100K
34th / 67
Chlamydia
551.3
per 100K • 106 cases
US rate: 490.7
32nd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
176.8
per 100K • 34 cases
US rate: 178.2
34th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 81% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.4
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Monroe County recorded a combined STD rate of 738.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 34th of 67 counties in Alabama. Reported infections included chlamydia at 551.3 per 100,000 (106 cases, 15% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 176.8 per 100,000 (34 cases, 22% below the state rate), syphilis at 10.4 per 100,000 (2 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 Monroe County.

STD Trends in Monroe 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
551.3
per 100K in 2023
460.9 in 2000
Peak 732.4 in 2009
Gonorrhea
176.8
per 100K in 2023
288.1 in 2000
Peak 288.1 in 2000
Syphilis (P&S)
10.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.4 in 2023

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

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Monroe County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Monroe County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 551.3106 cases 651.1 490.7 15.3% below 12.3% above 32nd of 67
Gonorrhea 176.834 cases 226.9 178.2 22.1% below 0.8% below 34th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 10.42 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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Monroe County ranks 34th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 738.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Monroe County, with 106 cases at a rate of 551.3 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.