STD Rates in Dekalb County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 763,024
Combined
1336.9
per 100K
16th / 159
Chlamydia
884.9
per 100K • 6,752 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Gonorrhea
426.7
per 100K • 3,256 cases
US rate: 178.2
12th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 97% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
25.3
per 100K • 193 cases
US rate: 15.8
33rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 85% of US counties

Dekalb County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,336.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 16th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 884.9 per 100,000 (6,752 cases, 37% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 426.7 per 100,000 (3,256 cases, 55% above the state rate), syphilis at 25.3 per 100,000 (193 cases, 26% 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 Dekalb County.

STD Trends in Dekalb 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
884.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 884.9 in 2023
Gonorrhea
426.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 465.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
25.3
per 100K in 2023
6.0 in 2000
Peak 42.1 in 2015

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

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Dekalb County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Dekalb County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 884.96,752 cases 646.4 490.7 36.9% above 80.3% above 20th of 159
Gonorrhea 426.73,256 cases 274.8 178.2 55.3% above 139.5% above 12th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 25.3193 cases 20 15.8 26.5% above 60.1% above 33rd 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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Dekalb County ranks 16th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,336.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Dekalb County, with 6,752 cases at a rate of 884.9 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.