STD Rates in St. Clair County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 95,554
Combined
348.5
per 100K
60th / 67
Chlamydia
256.4
per 100K • 245 cases
US rate: 490.7
61st of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 44% of US counties
Gonorrhea
82.7
per 100K • 79 cases
US rate: 178.2
54th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 59% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
9.4
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

St. Clair County is among the lower-burden counties in Alabama, reporting a combined STD rate of 348.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 60th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 256.4 per 100,000 (245 cases, 61% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 82.7 per 100,000 (79 cases, 64% below the state rate), syphilis at 9.4 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout St. Clair County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in St. Clair 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
256.4
per 100K in 2023
116.8 in 2000
Peak 338.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
82.7
per 100K in 2023
33.8 in 2000
Peak 147.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
9.4
per 100K in 2023
4.6 in 2000
Peak 18.3 in 2009

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

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St. Clair County vs Alabama and the US

Infection St. Clair County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 256.4245 cases 651.1 490.7 60.6% below 47.7% below 61st of 67
Gonorrhea 82.779 cases 226.9 178.2 63.6% below 53.6% below 54th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 9.49 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

St. Clair County ranks 60th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 348.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in St. Clair County, with 245 cases at a rate of 256.4 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.