STD Rates in Giles County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 30,721
Combined
459
per 100K
27th / 95
Chlamydia
384.1
per 100K • 118 cases
US rate: 490.7
25th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 67% of US counties
Gonorrhea
65.1
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 178.2
54th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 50% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
9.8
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Giles County reported a combined STD rate of 459.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 27th of 95 Tennessee counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 384.1 per 100,000 (118 cases, 26% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 65.1 per 100,000 (20 cases, 65% below the state rate), syphilis at 9.8 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Giles County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Giles 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
384.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 514.0 in 2017
Gonorrhea
65.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 264.7 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
9.8
per 100K in 2023
3.4 in 2000
Peak 13.1 in 2022

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

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Giles County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Giles County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 384.1118 cases 517.4 490.7 25.8% below 21.7% below 25th of 95
Gonorrhea 65.120 cases 186.4 178.2 65.1% below 63.5% below 54th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 9.83 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

Giles County ranks 27th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 459.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Giles County, with 118 cases at a rate of 384.1 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.