STD Rates in Chatham County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 303,670
Combined
1222.7
per 100K
23rd / 159
Chlamydia
885.5
per 100K • 2,689 cases
US rate: 490.7
19th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Gonorrhea
314.5
per 100K • 955 cases
US rate: 178.2
35th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 93% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
22.7
per 100K • 69 cases
US rate: 15.8
43rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 83% of US counties

Chatham County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,222.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 23rd of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 885.5 per 100,000 (2,689 cases, 37% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 314.5 per 100,000 (955 cases, 14% above the state rate), syphilis at 22.7 per 100,000 (69 cases, 13% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Chatham County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Chatham 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
885.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 942.2 in 2022
Gonorrhea
314.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 454.0 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
22.7
per 100K in 2023
0.4 in 2000
Peak 25.7 in 2020

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

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Chatham County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Chatham County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 885.52,689 cases 646.4 490.7 37% above 80.5% above 19th of 159
Gonorrhea 314.5955 cases 274.8 178.2 14.4% above 76.5% above 35th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 22.769 cases 20 15.8 13.5% above 43.7% above 43rd of 159

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

Chatham County ranks 23rd of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,222.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Chatham County, with 2,689 cases at a rate of 885.5 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Chatham County and Georgia. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.