STD Rates in Scott County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 27,507
Combined
832.5
per 100K
44th / 80
Chlamydia
625.3
per 100K • 172 cases
US rate: 490.7
43rd of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 86% of US counties
Gonorrhea
199.9
per 100K • 55 cases
US rate: 178.2
47th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 84% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
7.3
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Scott County recorded a combined STD rate of 832.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 44th of 80 counties in Mississippi. Reported infections included chlamydia at 625.3 per 100,000 (172 cases, 11% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 199.9 per 100,000 (55 cases, 20% below the state rate), syphilis at 7.3 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Scott County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Scott 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
625.3
per 100K in 2023
366.1 in 2000
Peak 1,205.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
199.9
per 100K in 2023
447.1 in 2000
Peak 568.9 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
7.3
per 100K in 2023
7.0 in 2000
Peak 64.0 in 2019

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

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Scott County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Scott County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 625.3172 cases 700.9 490.7 10.8% below 27.4% above 43rd of 80
Gonorrhea 199.955 cases 251.1 178.2 20.4% below 12.2% above 47th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 7.32 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

Scott County ranks 44th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 832.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Scott County, with 172 cases at a rate of 625.3 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.