STD Rates in Decatur County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 29,086
Combined
1361.4
per 100K
13th / 159
Chlamydia
966.1
per 100K • 281 cases
US rate: 490.7
13th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 96% of US counties
Gonorrhea
374.7
per 100K • 109 cases
US rate: 178.2
17th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 95% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
20.6
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Decatur County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,361.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 13th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 966.1 per 100,000 (281 cases, 49% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 374.7 per 100,000 (109 cases, 36% above the state rate), syphilis at 20.6 per 100,000 (6 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 Decatur County.

STD Trends in Decatur 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
966.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,172.0 in 2017
Gonorrhea
374.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 481.0 in 2011
Syphilis (P&S)
20.6
per 100K in 2023
3.5 in 2000
Peak 20.6 in 2023

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

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Decatur County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Decatur County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 966.1281 cases 646.4 490.7 49.5% above 96.9% above 13th of 159
Gonorrhea 374.7109 cases 274.8 178.2 36.4% above 110.3% above 17th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 20.66 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

Decatur County ranks 13th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,361.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Decatur County, with 281 cases at a rate of 966.1 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.