STD Rates in Dickson County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 56,732
Combined
356
per 100K
48th / 95
Chlamydia
264.4
per 100K • 150 cases
US rate: 490.7
53rd of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 46% of US counties
Gonorrhea
88.1
per 100K • 50 cases
US rate: 178.2
33rd of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 61% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.5
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Dickson County recorded a combined STD rate of 356.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 48th of 95 counties in Tennessee. Reported infections included chlamydia at 264.4 per 100,000 (150 cases, 49% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 88.1 per 100,000 (50 cases, 53% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.5 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Dickson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Dickson County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Tennessee 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
264.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 380.4 in 2012
Gonorrhea
88.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 141.9 in 2008
Syphilis (P&S)
3.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 7.2 in 2022

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

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Dickson County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Dickson County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 264.4150 cases 517.4 490.7 48.9% below 46.1% below 53rd of 95
Gonorrhea 88.150 cases 186.4 178.2 52.7% below 50.6% below 33rd of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 3.52 cases 14.8 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Tennessee’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

Dickson County ranks 48th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 356.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Dickson County, with 150 cases at a rate of 264.4 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.