STD Rates in Cherokee County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 286,592
Combined
354.2
per 100K
137th / 159
Chlamydia
276.7
per 100K • 793 cases
US rate: 490.7
138th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 49% of US counties
Gonorrhea
73.3
per 100K • 210 cases
US rate: 178.2
142nd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 55% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.2
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Cherokee County is among the lower-burden counties in Georgia, reporting a combined STD rate of 354.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 137th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 276.7 per 100,000 (793 cases, 57% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 73.3 per 100,000 (210 cases, 73% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.2 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Cherokee County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Cherokee 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
276.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 281.3 in 2017
Gonorrhea
73.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 77.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
4.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.5 in 2021

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

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Cherokee County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Cherokee County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 276.7793 cases 646.4 490.7 57.2% below 43.6% below 138th of 159
Gonorrhea 73.3210 cases 274.8 178.2 73.3% below 58.9% below 142nd of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 4.212 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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Cherokee County ranks 137th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 354.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cherokee County, with 793 cases at a rate of 276.7 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.