STD Rates in Cook County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,714
Combined
1021.8
per 100K
43rd / 159
Chlamydia
649.2
per 100K • 115 cases
US rate: 490.7
53rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 88% of US counties
Gonorrhea
344.4
per 100K • 61 cases
US rate: 178.2
26th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
28.2
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Cook County reported a combined STD rate of 1,021.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 43rd of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 649.2 per 100,000 (115 cases, 0% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 344.4 per 100,000 (61 cases, 25% above the state rate), syphilis at 28.2 per 100,000 (5 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 Cook County.

STD Trends in Cook 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
649.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 845.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
344.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 465.4 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
28.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 46.6 in 2016

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

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Cook County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Cook County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 649.2115 cases 646.4 490.7 0.4% above 32.3% above 53rd of 159
Gonorrhea 344.461 cases 274.8 178.2 25.3% above 93.3% above 26th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 28.25 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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FAQs

Cook County ranks 43rd of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,021.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cook County, with 115 cases at a rate of 649.2 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.