STD Rates in Cobb County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 776,699
Combined
813.1
per 100K
73rd / 159
Chlamydia
576.8
per 100K • 4,480 cases
US rate: 490.7
67th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 84% of US counties
Gonorrhea
220.2
per 100K • 1,710 cases
US rate: 178.2
69th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 86% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16.1
per 100K • 125 cases
US rate: 15.8
69th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 74% of US counties

Cobb County reported a combined STD rate of 813.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 73rd of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 576.8 per 100,000 (4,480 cases, 11% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 220.2 per 100,000 (1,710 cases, 20% below the state rate), syphilis at 16.1 per 100,000 (125 cases, 19% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Cobb County.

STD Trends in Cobb 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
576.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 576.8 in 2023
Gonorrhea
220.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 230.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
16.1
per 100K in 2023
1.5 in 2000
Peak 16.1 in 2023

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

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Cobb County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Cobb County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 576.84,480 cases 646.4 490.7 10.8% below 17.5% above 67th of 159
Gonorrhea 220.21,710 cases 274.8 178.2 19.9% below 23.6% above 69th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 16.1125 cases 20 15.8 19.5% below 1.9% above 69th 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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Cobb County ranks 73rd of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 813.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cobb County, with 4,480 cases at a rate of 576.8 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.