STD Rates in Barrow County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 92,796
Combined
547.4
per 100K
113th / 159
Chlamydia
419.2
per 100K • 389 cases
US rate: 490.7
109th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 71% of US counties
Gonorrhea
120.7
per 100K • 112 cases
US rate: 178.2
118th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 70% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
7.5
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Barrow County recorded a combined STD rate of 547.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 113th of 159 counties in Georgia. Reported infections included chlamydia at 419.2 per 100,000 (389 cases, 35% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 120.7 per 100,000 (112 cases, 56% below the state rate), syphilis at 7.5 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Barrow County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Barrow 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
419.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 440.1 in 2022
Gonorrhea
120.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 159.2 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
7.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.1 in 2021

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

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Barrow County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Barrow County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 419.2389 cases 646.4 490.7 35.1% below 14.6% below 109th of 159
Gonorrhea 120.7112 cases 274.8 178.2 56.1% below 32.3% below 118th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 7.57 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

Barrow County ranks 113th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 547.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Barrow County, with 389 cases at a rate of 419.2 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.