STD Rates in Winston County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,417
Combined
993.3
per 100K
36th / 80
Chlamydia
706.2
per 100K • 123 cases
US rate: 490.7
34th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
195.2
per 100K • 34 cases
US rate: 178.2
49th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 83% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
91.9
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Winston County reported a combined STD rate of 993.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 36th of 80 Mississippi counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 706.2 per 100,000 (123 cases, 1% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 195.2 per 100,000 (34 cases, 22% below the state rate), syphilis at 91.9 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Winston County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Winston 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
706.2
per 100K in 2023
252.9 in 2000
Peak 1,004.9 in 2020
Gonorrhea
195.2
per 100K in 2023
312.4 in 2000
Peak 471.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
91.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 91.9 in 2023

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

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Winston County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Winston County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 706.2123 cases 700.9 490.7 0.8% above 43.9% above 34th of 80
Gonorrhea 195.234 cases 251.1 178.2 22.3% below 9.5% above 49th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 91.916 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

Winston County ranks 36th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 993.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Winston County, with 123 cases at a rate of 706.2 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.