STD Rates in Clayton County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 298,300
Combined
1288.3
per 100K
19th / 159
Chlamydia
864.9
per 100K • 2,580 cases
US rate: 490.7
24th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Gonorrhea
387.5
per 100K • 1,156 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 95% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
35.9
per 100K • 107 cases
US rate: 15.8
17th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 92% of US counties

Clayton County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,288.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 19th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 864.9 per 100,000 (2,580 cases, 34% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 387.5 per 100,000 (1,156 cases, 41% above the state rate), syphilis at 35.9 per 100,000 (107 cases, 80% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Clayton County.

STD Trends in Clayton 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
864.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 996.4 in 2022
Gonorrhea
387.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 484.2 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
35.9
per 100K in 2023
6.7 in 2000
Peak 35.9 in 2023

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

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Clayton County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Clayton County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 864.92,580 cases 646.4 490.7 33.8% above 76.3% above 24th of 159
Gonorrhea 387.51,156 cases 274.8 178.2 41% above 117.5% above 15th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 35.9107 cases 20 15.8 79.5% above 127.2% above 17th 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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Clayton County ranks 19th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,288.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Clayton County, with 2,580 cases at a rate of 864.9 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.