STD Rates in Perry County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 7,738
Combined
1408.7
per 100K
7th / 67
Chlamydia
1098.5
per 100K • 85 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 97% of US counties
Gonorrhea
310.2
per 100K • 24 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 92% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Perry County has one of the higher STD burdens in Alabama, with a combined rate of 1,408.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1098.5 per 100,000 (85 cases, 69% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 310.2 per 100,000 (24 cases, 37% above the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Perry County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Perry County.

STD Trends in Perry 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
1,098.5
per 100K in 2023
626.6 in 2000
Peak 1,515.3 in 2012
Gonorrhea
310.2
per 100K in 2023
237.1 in 2000
Peak 612.8 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 37.3 in 2022

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

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Perry County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Perry County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 1098.585 cases 651.1 490.7 68.7% above 123.9% above 6th of 67
Gonorrhea 310.224 cases 226.9 178.2 36.7% above 74.1% above 10th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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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Perry County ranks 7th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,408.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Perry County, with 85 cases at a rate of 1098.5 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.