STD Rates in Cheatham County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 42,248
Combined
333.8
per 100K
55th / 95
Chlamydia
250.9
per 100K • 106 cases
US rate: 490.7
56th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 42% of US counties
Gonorrhea
73.4
per 100K • 31 cases
US rate: 178.2
45th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 55% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
9.5
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Cheatham County recorded a combined STD rate of 333.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 55th of 95 counties in Tennessee. Reported infections included chlamydia at 250.9 per 100,000 (106 cases, 52% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 73.4 per 100,000 (31 cases, 61% below the state rate), syphilis at 9.5 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 Cheatham County.

STD Trends in Cheatham 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
250.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 365.4 in 2018
Gonorrhea
73.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 86.7 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
9.5
per 100K in 2023
2.8 in 2000
Peak 12.3 in 2018

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

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Cheatham County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Cheatham County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 250.9106 cases 517.4 490.7 51.5% below 48.9% below 56th of 95
Gonorrhea 73.431 cases 186.4 178.2 60.6% below 58.8% below 45th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 9.54 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

Cheatham County ranks 55th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 333.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cheatham County, with 106 cases at a rate of 250.9 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.