STD Rates in Bradley County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 111,586
Combined
405
per 100K
36th / 95
Chlamydia
280.5
per 100K • 313 cases
US rate: 490.7
47th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 49% of US counties
Gonorrhea
112
per 100K • 125 cases
US rate: 178.2
24th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 68% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
12.5
per 100K • 14 cases
Based on 14 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Bradley County reported a combined STD rate of 405.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 36th of 95 Tennessee counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 280.5 per 100,000 (313 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 112.0 per 100,000 (125 cases, 40% below the state rate), syphilis at 12.5 per 100,000 (14 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Bradley County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Bradley 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
280.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 461.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
112.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 274.7 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
12.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 23.6 in 2021

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

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Bradley County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Bradley County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 280.5313 cases 517.4 490.7 45.8% below 42.8% below 47th of 95
Gonorrhea 112125 cases 186.4 178.2 39.9% below 37.1% below 24th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 12.514 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

Bradley County ranks 36th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 405.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Bradley County, with 313 cases at a rate of 280.5 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.