STD Rates in Fayette County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 44,173
Combined
568.2
per 100K
19th / 95
Chlamydia
450.5
per 100K • 199 cases
US rate: 490.7
19th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 74% of US counties
Gonorrhea
115.4
per 100K • 51 cases
US rate: 178.2
23rd of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 69% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.3
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Fayette County has one of the higher STD burdens in Tennessee, with a combined rate of 568.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 19th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 450.5 per 100,000 (199 cases, 13% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 115.4 per 100,000 (51 cases, 38% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.3 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 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
450.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 583.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
115.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 254.8 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
2.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 16.7 in 2020

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

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Fayette County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Fayette County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 450.5199 cases 517.4 490.7 12.9% below 8.2% below 19th of 95
Gonorrhea 115.451 cases 186.4 178.2 38.1% below 35.2% below 23rd of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 2.31 case 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

Fayette County ranks 19th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 568.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Fayette County, with 199 cases at a rate of 450.5 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.