STD Rates in Allendale County, South Carolina

2023 CDC surveillance data for Allendale County, South Carolina — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 7,369
Combined
1872.7
per 100K
2nd / 46
Chlamydia
1424.9
per 100K • 105 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 99% of US counties
Gonorrhea
420.7
per 100K • 31 cases
US rate: 178.2
5th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 96% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
27.1
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Allendale County has one of the higher STD burdens in South Carolina, with a combined rate of 1,872.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 2nd of 46 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1424.9 per 100,000 (105 cases, 133% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 420.7 per 100,000 (31 cases, 89% above the state rate), syphilis at 27.1 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Allendale County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Allendale County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South Carolina 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
1,424.9
per 100K in 2023
779.7 in 2000
Peak 1,676.4 in 2016
Gonorrhea
420.7
per 100K in 2023
582.5 in 2000
Peak 1,133.9 in 2001
Syphilis (P&S)
27.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 27.1 in 2023

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

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Allendale County vs South Carolina and the US

Infection Allendale County South Carolina US vs South Carolina vs US Rank in South Carolina
Chlamydia 1424.9105 cases 612.1 490.7 132.8% above 190.4% above 1st of 46
Gonorrhea 420.731 cases 222.4 178.2 89.2% above 136.1% above 5th of 46
Syphilis (P&S) 27.12 cases 17.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among South Carolina’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

Allendale County ranks 2nd of 46 South Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,872.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Allendale County, with 105 cases at a rate of 1424.9 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.