STD Rates in Douglas County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 149,164
Combined
849.4
per 100K
66th / 159
Chlamydia
616.1
per 100K • 919 cases
US rate: 490.7
61st of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 86% of US counties
Gonorrhea
220.6
per 100K • 329 cases
US rate: 178.2
68th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 86% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
12.7
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Douglas County reported a combined STD rate of 849.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 66th of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 616.1 per 100,000 (919 cases, 5% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 220.6 per 100,000 (329 cases, 20% below the state rate), syphilis at 12.7 per 100,000 (19 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Douglas County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Douglas 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
616.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 744.0 in 2022
Gonorrhea
220.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 300.7 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
12.7
per 100K in 2023
3.2 in 2000
Peak 19.7 in 2022

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

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Douglas County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Douglas County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 616.1919 cases 646.4 490.7 4.7% below 25.6% above 61st of 159
Gonorrhea 220.6329 cases 274.8 178.2 19.7% below 23.8% above 68th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 12.719 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

Douglas County ranks 66th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 849.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Douglas County, with 919 cases at a rate of 616.1 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.