STD Rates in Panola County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 32,669
Combined
1218.3
per 100K
21st / 80
Chlamydia
903
per 100K • 295 cases
US rate: 490.7
19th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 94% of US counties
Gonorrhea
269.4
per 100K • 88 cases
US rate: 178.2
31st of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 90% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
45.9
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Panola County reported a combined STD rate of 1,218.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 21st of 80 Mississippi counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 903.0 per 100,000 (295 cases, 29% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 269.4 per 100,000 (88 cases, 7% above the state rate), syphilis at 45.9 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Panola County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Panola 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
903.0
per 100K in 2023
337.3 in 2000
Peak 1,281.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
269.4
per 100K in 2023
258.8 in 2000
Peak 772.1 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
45.9
per 100K in 2023
14.5 in 2000
Peak 70.3 in 2018

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

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Panola County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Panola County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 903295 cases 700.9 490.7 28.8% above 84% above 19th of 80
Gonorrhea 269.488 cases 251.1 178.2 7.3% above 51.2% above 31st of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 45.915 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

Panola County ranks 21st of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,218.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Panola County, with 295 cases at a rate of 903.0 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.