STD Rates in Yazoo County, Mississippi

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 25,796
Combined
1275.4
per 100K
19th / 80
Chlamydia
907.1
per 100K • 234 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
348.9
per 100K • 90 cases
US rate: 178.2
16th of 80 in Mississippi
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
19.4
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Yazoo County has one of the higher STD burdens in Mississippi, with a combined rate of 1,275.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 19th of 80 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 907.1 per 100,000 (234 cases, 29% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 348.9 per 100,000 (90 cases, 39% above the state rate), syphilis at 19.4 per 100,000 (5 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 Yazoo County.

STD Trends in Yazoo 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
907.1
per 100K in 2023
583.8 in 2000
Peak 1,488.8 in 2009
Gonorrhea
348.9
per 100K in 2023
334.6 in 2000
Peak 590.0 in 2010
Syphilis (P&S)
19.4
per 100K in 2023
7.1 in 2000
Peak 35.5 in 2010

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

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Yazoo County vs Mississippi and the US

Infection Yazoo County Mississippi US vs Mississippi vs US Rank in Mississippi
Chlamydia 907.1234 cases 700.9 490.7 29.4% above 84.9% above 18th of 80
Gonorrhea 348.990 cases 251.1 178.2 38.9% above 95.8% above 16th of 80
Syphilis (P&S) 19.45 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

Yazoo County ranks 19th of 80 Mississippi counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,275.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Yazoo County, with 234 cases at a rate of 907.1 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.