STD Rates in Brunswick County, North Carolina

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 159,943
Combined
374.5
per 100K
72nd / 100
Chlamydia
282.6
per 100K • 452 cases
US rate: 490.7
72nd of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 50% of US counties
Gonorrhea
88.8
per 100K • 142 cases
US rate: 178.2
70th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 61% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.1
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Brunswick County recorded a combined STD rate of 374.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 72nd of 100 counties in North Carolina. Reported infections included chlamydia at 282.6 per 100,000 (452 cases, 54% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 88.8 per 100,000 (142 cases, 63% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.1 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Brunswick County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Brunswick 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
282.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 339.4 in 2011
Gonorrhea
88.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 151.4 in 2006
Syphilis (P&S)
3.1
per 100K in 2023
13.6 in 2000
Peak 13.6 in 2000

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

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Brunswick County vs North Carolina and the US

Infection Brunswick County North Carolina US vs North Carolina vs US Rank in North Carolina
Chlamydia 282.6452 cases 607.9 490.7 53.5% below 42.4% below 72nd of 100
Gonorrhea 88.8142 cases 243.2 178.2 63.5% below 50.2% below 70th of 100
Syphilis (P&S) 3.15 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

Brunswick County ranks 72nd of 100 North Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 374.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Brunswick County, with 452 cases at a rate of 282.6 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.