STD Rates in Pickens County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 18,688
Combined
968.5
per 100K
24th / 67
Chlamydia
690.3
per 100K • 129 cases
US rate: 490.7
24th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 89% of US counties
Gonorrhea
246.1
per 100K • 46 cases
US rate: 178.2
23rd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 89% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
32.1
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Pickens County reported a combined STD rate of 968.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 24th of 67 Alabama counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 690.3 per 100,000 (129 cases, 6% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 246.1 per 100,000 (46 cases, 8% above the state rate), syphilis at 32.1 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Pickens County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Pickens 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
690.3
per 100K in 2023
527.4 in 2000
Peak 837.0 in 2011
Gonorrhea
246.1
per 100K in 2023
230.1 in 2000
Peak 276.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
32.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 50.2 in 2019

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

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Pickens County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Pickens County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 690.3129 cases 651.1 490.7 6% above 40.7% above 24th of 67
Gonorrhea 246.146 cases 226.9 178.2 8.5% above 38.1% above 23rd of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 32.16 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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FAQs

Pickens County ranks 24th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 968.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pickens County, with 129 cases at a rate of 690.3 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.