Data Year: 2023Source: CDC STI SurveillancePopulation: 987,093
Combined
946
per 100K
5th / 115
Chlamydia
635.3
per 100K • 6,271 cases
Gonorrhea
294.7
per 100K • 2,909 cases
Syphilis P&S
16
per 100K • 158 cases
St. Louis County has one of the higher STD burdens in Missouri, with a combined rate of 946.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 5th of 115 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 635.3 per 100,000 (6,271 cases, 27% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 294.7 per 100,000 (2,909 cases, 46% above the state rate), syphilis at 16.0 per 100,000 (158 cases, 26% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. St. Louis County has confidential testing locations available.
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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.