STD Rates in Brooks County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,245
Combined
997.3
per 100K
45th / 159
Chlamydia
627.9
per 100K • 102 cases
US rate: 490.7
57th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 87% of US counties
Gonorrhea
338.6
per 100K • 55 cases
US rate: 178.2
28th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
30.8
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Brooks County reported a combined STD rate of 997.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 45th of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 627.9 per 100,000 (102 cases, 3% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 338.6 per 100,000 (55 cases, 23% above the state rate), syphilis at 30.8 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Brooks County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Brooks 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
627.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 627.9 in 2023
Gonorrhea
338.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 467.6 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
30.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 30.8 in 2023

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

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Brooks County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Brooks County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 627.9102 cases 646.4 490.7 2.9% below 28% above 57th of 159
Gonorrhea 338.655 cases 274.8 178.2 23.2% above 90% above 28th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 30.85 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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Brooks County ranks 45th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 997.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Brooks County, with 102 cases at a rate of 627.9 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.