STD Rates in Monroe County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 33,611
Combined
1074.1
per 100K
27th / 80
Chlamydia
731.9
per 100K • 246 cases
US rate: 490.7
29th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
291.6
per 100K • 98 cases
US rate: 178.2
24th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 92% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
50.6
per 100K • 17 cases
Based on 17 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Monroe County reported a combined STD rate of 1,074.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 27th of 80 Mississippi counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 731.9 per 100,000 (246 cases, 4% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 291.6 per 100,000 (98 cases, 16% above the state rate), syphilis at 50.6 per 100,000 (17 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Monroe County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Monroe 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
731.9
per 100K in 2023
313.2 in 2000
Peak 1,238.9 in 2022
Gonorrhea
291.6
per 100K in 2023
255.3 in 2000
Peak 546.0 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
50.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 68.5 in 2022

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

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Monroe County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Monroe County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 731.9246 cases 700.9 490.7 4.4% above 49.2% above 29th of 80
Gonorrhea 291.698 cases 251.1 178.2 16.1% above 63.6% above 24th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 50.617 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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FAQs

Monroe County ranks 27th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,074.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Monroe County, with 246 cases at a rate of 731.9 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.