STD Rates in Appling County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 18,457
Combined
731.5
per 100K
80th / 159
Chlamydia
541.8
per 100K • 100 cases
US rate: 490.7
76th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 81% of US counties
Gonorrhea
168
per 100K • 31 cases
US rate: 178.2
93rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 79% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
21.7
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Appling County recorded a combined STD rate of 731.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 80th of 159 counties in Georgia. Reported infections included chlamydia at 541.8 per 100,000 (100 cases, 16% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 168.0 per 100,000 (31 cases, 39% below the state rate), syphilis at 21.7 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Appling County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Appling County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Georgia 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
541.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 541.8 in 2023
Gonorrhea
168.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 340.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
21.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 27.1 in 2020

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

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Appling County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Appling County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 541.8100 cases 646.4 490.7 16.2% below 10.4% above 76th of 159
Gonorrhea 16831 cases 274.8 178.2 38.9% below 5.7% below 93rd of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 21.74 cases 20 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Appling County ranks 80th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 731.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Appling County, with 100 cases at a rate of 541.8 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.