STD Rates in Wilkinson County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 8,058
Combined
1005.3
per 100K
33rd / 80
Chlamydia
819.1
per 100K • 66 cases
US rate: 490.7
26th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 93% of US counties
Gonorrhea
186.2
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Wilkinson County reported a combined STD rate of 1,005.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 33rd of 80 Mississippi counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 819.1 per 100,000 (66 cases, 17% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 186.2 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Wilkinson County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Wilkinson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Wilkinson 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
819.1
per 100K in 2023
184.2 in 2000
Peak 965.1 in 2009
Gonorrhea
186.2
per 100K in 2023
145.4 in 2000
Peak 384.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.3 in 2022

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

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Wilkinson County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Wilkinson County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 819.166 cases 700.9 490.7 16.9% above 66.9% above 26th of 80
Gonorrhea 186.215 cases 251.1 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Wilkinson County ranks 33rd of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,005.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Wilkinson County, with 66 cases at a rate of 819.1 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.