STD Rates in Fulton County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 6,338
Combined
1088.7
per 100K
1st / 120
Chlamydia
741.6
per 100K • 47 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
347.1
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Fulton County has one of the higher STD burdens in Kentucky, with a combined rate of 1,088.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 120 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 741.6 per 100,000 (47 cases, 94% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 347.1 per 100,000 (22 cases, 158% above the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Fulton County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Fulton County.

STD Trends in Fulton County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Kentucky 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
741.6
per 100K in 2023
571.8 in 2000
Peak 1,022.2 in 2017
Gonorrhea
347.1
per 100K in 2023
207.9 in 2000
Peak 804.2 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 15.7 in 2022

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

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Fulton County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Fulton County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 741.647 cases 381.9 490.7 94.2% above 51.1% above 1st of 120
Gonorrhea 347.122 cases 134.4 178.2 158.3% above 94.8% above 1st of 120
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 14.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Kentucky’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

Fulton County ranks 1st of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,088.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Fulton County, with 47 cases at a rate of 741.6 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.