STD Rates in Benton County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,100
Combined
260.9
per 100K
70th / 95
Chlamydia
223.6
per 100K • 36 cases
US rate: 490.7
60th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 36% of US counties
Gonorrhea
37.3
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Benton County recorded a combined STD rate of 260.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 70th of 95 counties in Tennessee. Reported infections included chlamydia at 223.6 per 100,000 (36 cases, 57% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 37.3 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Benton County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Benton County.

STD Trends in Benton County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Tennessee 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
223.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 462.1 in 2012
Gonorrhea
37.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 204.2 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 37.8 in 2021

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

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Benton County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Benton County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 223.636 cases 517.4 490.7 56.8% below 54.4% below 60th of 95
Gonorrhea 37.36 cases 186.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 14.8 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Benton County ranks 70th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 260.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Benton County, with 36 cases at a rate of 223.6 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.