STD Rates in Dyer County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 36,501
Combined
887.7
per 100K
9th / 95
Chlamydia
676.7
per 100K • 247 cases
US rate: 490.7
9th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 89% of US counties
Gonorrhea
189.1
per 100K • 69 cases
US rate: 178.2
11th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 82% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
21.9
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Dyer County has one of the higher STD burdens in Tennessee, with a combined rate of 887.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 9th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 676.7 per 100,000 (247 cases, 31% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 189.1 per 100,000 (69 cases, 1% above the state rate), syphilis at 21.9 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Dyer County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Dyer 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
676.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 866.8 in 2020
Gonorrhea
189.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 692.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
21.9
per 100K in 2023
2.7 in 2000
Peak 49.4 in 2022

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

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Dyer County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Dyer County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 676.7247 cases 517.4 490.7 30.8% above 37.9% above 9th of 95
Gonorrhea 189.169 cases 186.4 178.2 1.4% above 6.1% above 11th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 21.98 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

Dyer County ranks 9th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 887.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Dyer County, with 247 cases at a rate of 676.7 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.