STD Rates in Forsyth County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 272,798
Combined
166.8
per 100K
158th / 159
Chlamydia
128.3
per 100K • 350 cases
US rate: 490.7
157th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 10% of US counties
Gonorrhea
34.8
per 100K • 95 cases
US rate: 178.2
156th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 29% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.7
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Forsyth County is among the lower-burden counties in Georgia, reporting a combined STD rate of 166.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 158th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 128.3 per 100,000 (350 cases, 80% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 34.8 per 100,000 (95 cases, 87% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.7 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Forsyth County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Forsyth 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
128.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 193.8 in 2022
Gonorrhea
34.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 40.8 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
3.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 3.7 in 2023

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

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Forsyth County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Forsyth County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 128.3350 cases 646.4 490.7 80.2% below 73.9% below 157th of 159
Gonorrhea 34.895 cases 274.8 178.2 87.3% below 80.5% below 156th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 3.710 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

Forsyth County ranks 158th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 166.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Forsyth County, with 350 cases at a rate of 128.3 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.