STD Rates in Graham County, North Carolina

2023 CDC surveillance data for Graham County, North Carolina — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 8,053
Combined
161.4
per 100K
99th / 100
Chlamydia
136.6
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
24.8
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Graham County is among the lower-burden counties in North Carolina, reporting a combined STD rate of 161.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 99th of 100 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 136.6 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 24.8 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Graham County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Graham County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Graham County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the North Carolina 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
136.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 323.8 in 2020
Gonorrhea
24.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 59.1 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.4 in 2021

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

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Graham County vs North Carolina and the US

Infection Graham County North Carolina US vs North Carolina vs US Rank in North Carolina
Chlamydia 136.611 cases 607.9 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases –
Gonorrhea 24.82 cases 243.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 19.9 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Graham County ranks 99th of 100 North Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 161.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Graham County, with 11 cases at a rate of 136.6 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.