STD Rates in Stone County, Mississippi

2023 CDC surveillance data for Stone County, Mississippi — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 18,756
Combined
495.9
per 100K
70th / 80
Chlamydia
335.9
per 100K • 63 cases
US rate: 490.7
74th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 60% of US counties
Gonorrhea
149.3
per 100K • 28 cases
US rate: 178.2
62nd of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 76% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.7
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Stone County is among the lower-burden counties in Mississippi, reporting a combined STD rate of 495.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 70th of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 335.9 per 100,000 (63 cases, 52% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 149.3 per 100,000 (28 cases, 41% below the state rate), syphilis at 10.7 per 100,000 (2 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 Stone County.

STD Trends in Stone County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Mississippi 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
335.9
per 100K in 2023
153.8 in 2000
Peak 526.4 in 2007
Gonorrhea
149.3
per 100K in 2023
197.8 in 2000
Peak 305.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
10.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 32.1 in 2022

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

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Stone County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Stone County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 335.963 cases 700.9 490.7 52.1% below 31.5% below 74th of 80
Gonorrhea 149.328 cases 251.1 178.2 40.5% below 16.2% below 62nd of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 10.72 cases 30.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Mississippi’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

Stone County ranks 70th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 495.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Stone County, with 63 cases at a rate of 335.9 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.