STD Rates in Fayette County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 123,364
Combined
486.4
per 100K
124th / 159
Chlamydia
359.1
per 100K • 443 cases
US rate: 490.7
122nd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 64% of US counties
Gonorrhea
120
per 100K • 148 cases
US rate: 178.2
120th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 70% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
7.3
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Fayette County is among the lower-burden counties in Georgia, reporting a combined STD rate of 486.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 124th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 359.1 per 100,000 (443 cases, 44% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 120.0 per 100,000 (148 cases, 56% below the state rate), syphilis at 7.3 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Fayette County.

STD Trends in Fayette 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
359.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 361.6 in 2021
Gonorrhea
120.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 120.0 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
7.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.2 in 2022

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

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Fayette County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Fayette County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 359.1443 cases 646.4 490.7 44.4% below 26.8% below 122nd of 159
Gonorrhea 120148 cases 274.8 178.2 56.3% below 32.7% below 120th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 7.39 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

Fayette County ranks 124th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 486.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Fayette County, with 443 cases at a rate of 359.1 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.