STD Rates in Poinsett County, Arkansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 22,397
Combined
857.2
per 100K
23rd / 75
Chlamydia
611.7
per 100K • 137 cases
US rate: 490.7
25th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 86% of US counties
Gonorrhea
174.1
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 178.2
28th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 81% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
71.4
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Poinsett County reported a combined STD rate of 857.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 23rd of 75 Arkansas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 611.7 per 100,000 (137 cases, 6% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 174.1 per 100,000 (39 cases, 10% below the state rate), syphilis at 71.4 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Poinsett County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Poinsett 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
611.7
per 100K in 2023
195.1 in 2000
Peak 662.0 in 2021
Gonorrhea
174.1
per 100K in 2023
85.8 in 2000
Peak 414.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
71.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 71.4 in 2023

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

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Poinsett County vs Arkansas and the US

Infection Poinsett County Arkansas US vs Arkansas vs US Rank in Arkansas
Chlamydia 611.7137 cases 579.6 490.7 5.5% above 24.7% above 25th of 75
Gonorrhea 174.139 cases 193.4 178.2 10% below 2.3% below 28th of 75
Syphilis (P&S) 71.416 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

Poinsett County ranks 23rd of 75 Arkansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 857.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Poinsett County, with 137 cases at a rate of 611.7 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.