STD Rates in Early County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 10,563
Combined
1287.5
per 100K
20th / 159
Chlamydia
927.8
per 100K • 98 cases
US rate: 490.7
16th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
359.7
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Early County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,287.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 20th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 927.8 per 100,000 (98 cases, 44% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 359.7 per 100,000 (38 cases, 31% above the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Early County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Early County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Early 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
927.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,183.8 in 2016
Gonorrhea
359.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 482.6 in 2010
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 28.3 in 2021

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

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Early County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Early County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 927.898 cases 646.4 490.7 43.5% above 89.1% above 16th of 159
Gonorrhea 359.738 cases 274.8 178.2 30.9% above 101.9% above 18th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Early County ranks 20th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,287.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Early County, with 98 cases at a rate of 927.8 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.