STD Rates in Clarke County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 129,930
Combined
1035.9
per 100K
42nd / 159
Chlamydia
758.1
per 100K • 985 cases
US rate: 490.7
37th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
252.4
per 100K • 328 cases
US rate: 178.2
54th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 89% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
25.4
per 100K • 33 cases
US rate: 15.8
32nd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 85% of US counties

Clarke County reported a combined STD rate of 1,035.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 42nd of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 758.1 per 100,000 (985 cases, 17% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 252.4 per 100,000 (328 cases, 8% below the state rate), syphilis at 25.4 per 100,000 (33 cases, 27% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Clarke County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Clarke 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
758.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 950.2 in 2021
Gonorrhea
252.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 377.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
25.4
per 100K in 2023
1.0 in 2000
Peak 25.4 in 2023

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

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Clarke County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Clarke County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 758.1985 cases 646.4 490.7 17.3% above 54.5% above 37th of 159
Gonorrhea 252.4328 cases 274.8 178.2 8.2% below 41.6% above 54th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 25.433 cases 20 15.8 27% above 60.8% above 32nd 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

Clarke County ranks 42nd of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,035.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Clarke County, with 985 cases at a rate of 758.1 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.