STD Rates in St. Francis County, Arkansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 22,101
Combined
1348.4
per 100K
10th / 75
Chlamydia
936.6
per 100K • 207 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
362
per 100K • 80 cases
US rate: 178.2
7th of 75 in Arkansas
Higher than 95% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
49.8
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

St. Francis County has one of the higher STD burdens in Arkansas, with a combined rate of 1,348.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 10th of 75 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 936.6 per 100,000 (207 cases, 62% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 362.0 per 100,000 (80 cases, 87% above the state rate), syphilis at 49.8 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across St. Francis County.

STD Trends in St. Francis 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
936.6
per 100K in 2023
471.1 in 2000
Peak 1,104.6 in 2022
Gonorrhea
362.0
per 100K in 2023
290.2 in 2000
Peak 593.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
49.8
per 100K in 2023
37.6 in 2000
Peak 74.8 in 2021

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

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St. Francis County vs Arkansas and the US

Infection St. Francis County Arkansas US vs Arkansas vs US Rank in Arkansas
Chlamydia 936.6207 cases 579.6 490.7 61.6% above 90.9% above 10th of 75
Gonorrhea 36280 cases 193.4 178.2 87.2% above 103.1% above 7th of 75
Syphilis (P&S) 49.811 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

St. Francis County ranks 10th of 75 Arkansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,348.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in St. Francis County, with 207 cases at a rate of 936.6 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.