STD Rates in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

2023 CDC surveillance data for St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 44,464
Combined
1304.4
per 100K
14th / 64
Chlamydia
922.1
per 100K • 410 cases
US rate: 490.7
13th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
364.3
per 100K • 162 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 95% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

St. Bernard Parish has one of the higher STD burdens in Louisiana, with a combined rate of 1,304.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 14th of 64 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 922.1 per 100,000 (410 cases, 16% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 364.3 per 100,000 (162 cases, 26% above the state rate), syphilis at 18.0 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. St. Bernard Parish has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in St. Bernard Parish, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Louisiana 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
922.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 922.1 in 2023
Gonorrhea
364.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 364.3 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
18.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 29.4 in 2021

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

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St. Bernard Parish vs Louisiana and the US

Infection St. Bernard Parish Louisiana US vs Louisiana vs US Rank in Louisiana
Chlamydia 922.1410 cases 792.4 490.7 16.4% above 87.9% above 13th of 64
Gonorrhea 364.3162 cases 288.4 178.2 26.3% above 104.4% above 15th of 64
Syphilis (P&S) 188 cases 26.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Louisiana’s parishes. 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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St. Bernard Parish ranks 14th of 64 Louisiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,304.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in St. Bernard Parish, with 410 cases at a rate of 922.1 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.