STD Rates in Winston County, Alabama

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 23,608
Combined
182.1
per 100K
67th / 67
Chlamydia
165.2
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 490.7
66th of 67 in Alabama
Higher than 19% of US counties
Gonorrhea
16.9
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Winston County is among the lower-burden counties in Alabama, reporting a combined STD rate of 182.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 67th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 165.2 per 100,000 (39 cases, 75% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 16.9 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Winston County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Winston County.

STD Trends in Winston 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
165.2
per 100K in 2023
72.5 in 2000
Peak 322.4 in 2012
Gonorrhea
16.9
per 100K in 2023
16.1 in 2000
Peak 173.5 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.5 in 2015

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

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Winston County vs Alabama and the US

Infection Winston County Alabama US vs Alabama vs US Rank in Alabama
Chlamydia 165.239 cases 651.1 490.7 74.6% below 66.3% below 66th of 67
Gonorrhea 16.94 cases 226.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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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Winston County ranks 67th of 67 Alabama counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 182.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Winston County, with 39 cases at a rate of 165.2 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.