STD Rates in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 275,557
Combined
542.1
per 100K
61st / 64
Chlamydia
417.7
per 100K • 1,151 cases
US rate: 490.7
61st of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 71% of US counties
Gonorrhea
116.1
per 100K • 320 cases
US rate: 178.2
59th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 69% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.3
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 15.8
56th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 55% of US counties

St. Tammany Parish is among the lower-burden counties in Louisiana, reporting a combined STD rate of 542.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 61st of 64 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 417.7 per 100,000 (1,151 cases, 47% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 116.1 per 100,000 (320 cases, 60% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.3 per 100,000 (23 cases, 68% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across St. Tammany Parish.

STD Trends in St. Tammany 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
417.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 417.7 in 2023
Gonorrhea
116.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 148.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
8.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.5 in 2021

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

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St. Tammany Parish vs Louisiana and the US

Infection St. Tammany Parish Louisiana US vs Louisiana vs US Rank in Louisiana
Chlamydia 417.71,151 cases 792.4 490.7 47.3% below 14.9% below 61st of 64
Gonorrhea 116.1320 cases 288.4 178.2 59.7% below 34.8% below 59th of 64
Syphilis (P&S) 8.323 cases 26.1 15.8 68.2% below 47.5% below 56th of 64

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. Tammany Parish ranks 61st of 64 Louisiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 542.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in St. Tammany Parish, with 1,151 cases at a rate of 417.7 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.