STD Rates in Burke County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 24,439
Combined
904.3
per 100K
58th / 159
Chlamydia
654.7
per 100K • 160 cases
US rate: 490.7
51st of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 88% of US counties
Gonorrhea
233.2
per 100K • 57 cases
US rate: 178.2
63rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 87% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16.4
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Burke County reported a combined STD rate of 904.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 58th of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 654.7 per 100,000 (160 cases, 1% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 233.2 per 100,000 (57 cases, 15% below the state rate), syphilis at 16.4 per 100,000 (4 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 Burke County.

STD Trends in Burke 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
654.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 805.6 in 2010
Gonorrhea
233.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 307.9 in 2006
Syphilis (P&S)
16.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 41.1 in 2021

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

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Burke County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Burke County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 654.7160 cases 646.4 490.7 1.3% above 33.4% above 51st of 159
Gonorrhea 233.257 cases 274.8 178.2 15.1% below 30.9% above 63rd of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 16.44 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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FAQs

Burke County ranks 58th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 904.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Burke County, with 160 cases at a rate of 654.7 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.