STD Rates in Effingham County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 71,545
Combined
989.6
per 100K
47th / 159
Chlamydia
550.7
per 100K • 394 cases
US rate: 490.7
74th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
431.9
per 100K • 309 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 97% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
7
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Effingham County reported a combined STD rate of 989.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 47th of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 550.7 per 100,000 (394 cases, 15% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 431.9 per 100,000 (309 cases, 57% above the state rate), syphilis at 7.0 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Effingham County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Effingham 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
550.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 550.7 in 2023
Gonorrhea
431.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 431.9 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
7.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 7.5 in 2021

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

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Effingham County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Effingham County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 550.7394 cases 646.4 490.7 14.8% below 12.2% above 74th of 159
Gonorrhea 431.9309 cases 274.8 178.2 57.2% above 142.4% above 10th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 75 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

Effingham County ranks 47th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 989.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Effingham County, with 394 cases at a rate of 550.7 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.