STD Rates in Sunflower County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 24,468
Combined
1209.7
per 100K
22nd / 80
Chlamydia
850.1
per 100K • 208 cases
US rate: 490.7
24th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 93% of US counties
Gonorrhea
339.2
per 100K • 83 cases
US rate: 178.2
17th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
20.4
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Sunflower County reported a combined STD rate of 1,209.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 80 Mississippi counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 850.1 per 100,000 (208 cases, 21% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 339.2 per 100,000 (83 cases, 35% above the state rate), syphilis at 20.4 per 100,000 (5 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 Sunflower County.

STD Trends in Sunflower 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
850.1
per 100K in 2023
257.1 in 2000
Peak 1,498.5 in 2009
Gonorrhea
339.2
per 100K in 2023
248.4 in 2000
Peak 500.6 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
20.4
per 100K in 2023
2.9 in 2000
Peak 67.7 in 2001

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

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Sunflower County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Sunflower County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 850.1208 cases 700.9 490.7 21.3% above 73.2% above 24th of 80
Gonorrhea 339.283 cases 251.1 178.2 35.1% above 90.3% above 17th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 20.45 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

Sunflower County ranks 22nd of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,209.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Sunflower County, with 208 cases at a rate of 850.1 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.