STD Rates in Smith County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 14,099
Combined
829.9
per 100K
45th / 80
Chlamydia
567.4
per 100K • 80 cases
US rate: 490.7
49th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
234.1
per 100K • 33 cases
US rate: 178.2
38th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 87% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
28.4
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Smith County recorded a combined STD rate of 829.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 45th of 80 counties in Mississippi. Reported infections included chlamydia at 567.4 per 100,000 (80 cases, 19% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 234.1 per 100,000 (33 cases, 7% below the state rate), syphilis at 28.4 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Smith County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Smith 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
567.4
per 100K in 2023
142.4 in 2000
Peak 659.9 in 2022
Gonorrhea
234.1
per 100K in 2023
148.6 in 2000
Peak 443.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
28.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 35.5 in 2022

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

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Smith County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Smith County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 567.480 cases 700.9 490.7 19% below 15.6% above 49th of 80
Gonorrhea 234.133 cases 251.1 178.2 6.8% below 31.4% above 38th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 28.44 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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Smith County ranks 45th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 829.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Smith County, with 80 cases at a rate of 567.4 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.