STD Rates in Wilcox County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 9,944
Combined
1699.5
per 100K
2nd / 67
Chlamydia
1377.7
per 100K • 137 cases
US rate: 490.7
2nd of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 98% of US counties
Gonorrhea
291.6
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 178.2
13th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 92% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
30.2
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Wilcox County has one of the higher STD burdens in Alabama, with a combined rate of 1,699.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 2nd of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1377.7 per 100,000 (137 cases, 112% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 291.6 per 100,000 (29 cases, 29% above the state rate), syphilis at 30.2 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Wilcox County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Wilcox 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
1,377.7
per 100K in 2023
764.4 in 2000
Peak 1,513.0 in 2012
Gonorrhea
291.6
per 100K in 2023
525.1 in 2000
Peak 626.6 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
30.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 30.2 in 2023

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

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Wilcox County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Wilcox County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 1377.7137 cases 651.1 490.7 111.6% above 180.8% above 2nd of 67
Gonorrhea 291.629 cases 226.9 178.2 28.5% above 63.6% above 13th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 30.23 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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Wilcox County ranks 2nd of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,699.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Wilcox County, with 137 cases at a rate of 1377.7 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.