STD Rates in Carroll County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 28,858
Combined
620.3
per 100K
16th / 95
Chlamydia
467.8
per 100K • 135 cases
US rate: 490.7
15th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 75% of US counties
Gonorrhea
142.1
per 100K • 41 cases
US rate: 178.2
17th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 75% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.4
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Carroll County has one of the higher STD burdens in Tennessee, with a combined rate of 620.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 16th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 467.8 per 100,000 (135 cases, 10% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 142.1 per 100,000 (41 cases, 24% below the state rate), syphilis at 10.4 per 100,000 (3 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 Carroll County.

STD Trends in Carroll 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
467.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 544.7 in 2022
Gonorrhea
142.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 355.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
10.4
per 100K in 2023
6.8 in 2000
Peak 56.3 in 2021

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

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Carroll County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Carroll County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 467.8135 cases 517.4 490.7 9.6% below 4.7% below 15th of 95
Gonorrhea 142.141 cases 186.4 178.2 23.8% below 20.3% below 17th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 10.43 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

Carroll County ranks 16th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 620.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Carroll County, with 135 cases at a rate of 467.8 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.