STD Rates in Beaufort County, North Carolina

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 44,480
Combined
802.6
per 100K
37th / 100
Chlamydia
564.3
per 100K • 251 cases
US rate: 490.7
36th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
215.8
per 100K • 96 cases
US rate: 178.2
34th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 86% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
22.5
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Beaufort County reported a combined STD rate of 802.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 37th of 100 North Carolina counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 564.3 per 100,000 (251 cases, 7% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 215.8 per 100,000 (96 cases, 11% below the state rate), syphilis at 22.5 per 100,000 (10 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 Beaufort County.

STD Trends in Beaufort County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the North 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
564.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 687.5 in 2020
Gonorrhea
215.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 373.7 in 2002
Syphilis (P&S)
22.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 22.6 in 2022

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

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Beaufort County vs North Carolina and the US

Infection Beaufort County North Carolina US vs North Carolina vs US Rank in North Carolina
Chlamydia 564.3251 cases 607.9 490.7 7.2% below 15% above 36th of 100
Gonorrhea 215.896 cases 243.2 178.2 11.3% below 21.1% above 34th of 100
Syphilis (P&S) 22.510 cases 19.9 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Beaufort County ranks 37th of 100 North Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 802.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Beaufort County, with 251 cases at a rate of 564.3 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.