STD Rates in Yalobusha County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 12,386
Combined
985
per 100K
37th / 80
Chlamydia
670.1
per 100K • 83 cases
US rate: 490.7
40th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 88% of US counties
Gonorrhea
242.2
per 100K • 30 cases
US rate: 178.2
36th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 88% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
72.7
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Yalobusha County reported a combined STD rate of 985.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 37th of 80 Mississippi counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 670.1 per 100,000 (83 cases, 4% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 242.2 per 100,000 (30 cases, 4% below the state rate), syphilis at 72.7 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Yalobusha County.

STD Trends in Yalobusha 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
670.1
per 100K in 2023
236.0 in 2000
Peak 1,015.9 in 2019
Gonorrhea
242.2
per 100K in 2023
159.9 in 2000
Peak 512.8 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
72.7
per 100K in 2023
15.2 in 2000
Peak 74.3 in 2019

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

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Yalobusha County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Yalobusha County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 670.183 cases 700.9 490.7 4.4% below 36.6% above 40th of 80
Gonorrhea 242.230 cases 251.1 178.2 3.5% below 35.9% above 36th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 72.79 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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Yalobusha County ranks 37th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 985.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Yalobusha County, with 83 cases at a rate of 670.1 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.