STD Rates in Catoosa County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 68,903
Combined
300.4
per 100K
145th / 159
Chlamydia
220.6
per 100K • 152 cases
US rate: 490.7
143rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 35% of US counties
Gonorrhea
71.1
per 100K • 49 cases
US rate: 178.2
145th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 53% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.7
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Catoosa County is among the lower-burden counties in Georgia, reporting a combined STD rate of 300.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 145th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 220.6 per 100,000 (152 cases, 66% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 71.1 per 100,000 (49 cases, 74% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.7 per 100,000 (6 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 Catoosa County.

STD Trends in Catoosa 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
220.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 335.9 in 2019
Gonorrhea
71.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 127.9 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
8.7
per 100K in 2023
1.9 in 2000
Peak 8.7 in 2023

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

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Catoosa County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Catoosa County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 220.6152 cases 646.4 490.7 65.9% below 55% below 143rd of 159
Gonorrhea 71.149 cases 274.8 178.2 74.1% below 60.1% below 145th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 8.76 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

Catoosa County ranks 145th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 300.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Catoosa County, with 152 cases at a rate of 220.6 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.