STD Rates in Phillips County, Arkansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 14,962
Combined
1804.7
per 100K
3rd / 75
Chlamydia
1403.6
per 100K • 210 cases
US rate: 490.7
2nd of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 99% of US counties
Gonorrhea
381
per 100K • 57 cases
US rate: 178.2
6th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 95% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
20.1
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Phillips County has one of the higher STD burdens in Arkansas, with a combined rate of 1,804.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 75 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1403.6 per 100,000 (210 cases, 142% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 381.0 per 100,000 (57 cases, 97% above the state rate), syphilis at 20.1 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Phillips County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Phillips County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Arkansas 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
1,403.6
per 100K in 2023
434.1 in 2000
Peak 1,555.1 in 2022
Gonorrhea
381.0
per 100K in 2023
346.5 in 2000
Peak 886.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
20.1
per 100K in 2023
7.6 in 2000
Peak 58.8 in 2022

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

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Phillips County vs Arkansas and the US

Infection Phillips County Arkansas US vs Arkansas vs US Rank in Arkansas
Chlamydia 1403.6210 cases 579.6 490.7 142.2% above 186% above 2nd of 75
Gonorrhea 38157 cases 193.4 178.2 97% above 113.8% above 6th of 75
Syphilis (P&S) 20.13 cases 29.2 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Arkansas’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

Phillips County ranks 3rd of 75 Arkansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,804.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Phillips County, with 210 cases at a rate of 1403.6 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.