STD Rates in Fulton County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 1,079,127
Combined
1614.9
per 100K
8th / 159
Chlamydia
998.4
per 100K • 10,774 cases
US rate: 490.7
11th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 96% of US counties
Gonorrhea
577.1
per 100K • 6,227 cases
US rate: 178.2
3rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
39.4
per 100K • 425 cases
US rate: 15.8
13th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 93% of US counties

Fulton County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,614.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 8th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 998.4 per 100,000 (10,774 cases, 54% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 577.1 per 100,000 (6,227 cases, 110% above the state rate), syphilis at 39.4 per 100,000 (425 cases, 97% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Fulton County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Fulton 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
998.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,015.1 in 2022
Gonorrhea
577.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 577.1 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
39.4
per 100K in 2023
24.8 in 2000
Peak 51.3 in 2019

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

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Fulton County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Fulton County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 998.410,774 cases 646.4 490.7 54.5% above 103.5% above 11th of 159
Gonorrhea 577.16,227 cases 274.8 178.2 110% above 223.8% above 3rd of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 39.4425 cases 20 15.8 97% above 149.4% above 13th of 159

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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Fulton County ranks 8th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,614.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Fulton County, with 10,774 cases at a rate of 998.4 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.