STD Rates in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 138,067
Combined
1298.6
per 100K
15th / 64
Chlamydia
960.4
per 100K • 1,326 cases
US rate: 490.7
12th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 96% of US counties
Gonorrhea
325.2
per 100K • 449 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 64 in Louisiana
Higher than 93% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Tangipahoa Parish has one of the higher STD burdens in Louisiana, with a combined rate of 1,298.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 15th of 64 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 960.4 per 100,000 (1,326 cases, 21% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 325.2 per 100,000 (449 cases, 13% above the state rate), syphilis at 13.0 per 100,000 (18 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Tangipahoa Parish — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Tangipahoa 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
960.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 960.4 in 2023
Gonorrhea
325.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 514.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
13.0
per 100K in 2023
6.0 in 2000
Peak 36.3 in 2007

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

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Tangipahoa Parish vs Louisiana and the US

Infection Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana US vs Louisiana vs US Rank in Louisiana
Chlamydia 960.41,326 cases 792.4 490.7 21.2% above 95.7% above 12th of 64
Gonorrhea 325.2449 cases 288.4 178.2 12.8% above 82.5% above 18th of 64
Syphilis (P&S) 1318 cases 26.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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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Tangipahoa Parish ranks 15th of 64 Louisiana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,298.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Tangipahoa Parish, with 1,326 cases at a rate of 960.4 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.