STD Rates in Sumter County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 11,728
Combined
1006.2
per 100K
22nd / 67
Chlamydia
699.2
per 100K • 82 cases
US rate: 490.7
22nd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
281.4
per 100K • 33 cases
US rate: 178.2
16th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 91% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
25.6
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Sumter County reported a combined STD rate of 1,006.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 67 Alabama counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 699.2 per 100,000 (82 cases, 7% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 281.4 per 100,000 (33 cases, 24% above the state rate), syphilis at 25.6 per 100,000 (3 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 Sumter County.

STD Trends in Sumter 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
699.2
per 100K in 2023
618.0 in 2000
Peak 1,358.8 in 2013
Gonorrhea
281.4
per 100K in 2023
550.0 in 2000
Peak 550.0 in 2000
Syphilis (P&S)
25.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 40.2 in 2019

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

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Sumter County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Sumter County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 699.282 cases 651.1 490.7 7.4% above 42.5% above 22nd of 67
Gonorrhea 281.433 cases 226.9 178.2 24% above 57.9% above 16th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 25.63 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

Sumter County ranks 22nd of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,006.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Sumter County, with 82 cases at a rate of 699.2 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.