STD Rates in Gibson County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 51,041
Combined
709.2
per 100K
12th / 95
Chlamydia
552.5
per 100K • 282 cases
US rate: 490.7
13th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
150.8
per 100K • 77 cases
US rate: 178.2
16th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 77% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.9
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Gibson County has one of the higher STD burdens in Tennessee, with a combined rate of 709.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 12th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 552.5 per 100,000 (282 cases, 7% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 150.8 per 100,000 (77 cases, 19% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.9 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Gibson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Gibson 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
552.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 730.9 in 2012
Gonorrhea
150.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 404.5 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
5.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 29.5 in 2022

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

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Gibson County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Gibson County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 552.5282 cases 517.4 490.7 6.8% above 12.6% above 13th of 95
Gonorrhea 150.877 cases 186.4 178.2 19.1% below 15.4% below 16th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 5.93 cases 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

Gibson County ranks 12th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 709.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Gibson County, with 282 cases at a rate of 552.5 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.