STD Rates in Gilmer County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 32,852
Combined
246.5
per 100K
150th / 159
Chlamydia
200.9
per 100K • 66 cases
US rate: 490.7
148th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 29% of US counties
Gonorrhea
45.6
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Gilmer County is among the lower-burden counties in Georgia, reporting a combined STD rate of 246.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 150th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 200.9 per 100,000 (66 cases, 69% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 45.6 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Gilmer County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Gilmer County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Gilmer 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
200.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 204.3 in 2018
Gonorrhea
45.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 56.2 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.2 in 2015

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

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Gilmer County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Gilmer County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 200.966 cases 646.4 490.7 68.9% below 59.1% below 148th of 159
Gonorrhea 45.615 cases 274.8 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Gilmer County ranks 150th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 246.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Gilmer County, with 66 cases at a rate of 200.9 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.