STD Rates in Carter County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 57,016
Combined
382.4
per 100K
41st / 95
Chlamydia
270.1
per 100K • 154 cases
US rate: 490.7
52nd of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 47% of US counties
Gonorrhea
107
per 100K • 61 cases
US rate: 178.2
26th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 66% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.3
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Carter County reported a combined STD rate of 382.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 41st of 95 Tennessee counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 270.1 per 100,000 (154 cases, 48% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 107.0 per 100,000 (61 cases, 43% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.3 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Carter County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Carter 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
270.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 370.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
107.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 186.3 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
5.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.6 in 2022

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

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Carter County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Carter County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 270.1154 cases 517.4 490.7 47.8% below 45% below 52nd of 95
Gonorrhea 10761 cases 186.4 178.2 42.6% below 40% below 26th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 5.33 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

Carter County ranks 41st of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 382.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Carter County, with 154 cases at a rate of 270.1 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.