STD Rates in Grayson County, Kentucky

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 26,828
Combined
197.5
per 100K
98th / 120
Chlamydia
149.1
per 100K • 40 cases
US rate: 490.7
96th of 120 in Kentucky
Higher than 15% of US counties
Gonorrhea
44.7
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
3.7
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Grayson County is among the lower-burden counties in Kentucky, reporting a combined STD rate of 197.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 98th of 120 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 149.1 per 100,000 (40 cases, 61% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 44.7 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 3.7 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Grayson County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Grayson 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
149.1
per 100K in 2023
116.2 in 2000
Peak 314.1 in 2012
Gonorrhea
44.7
per 100K in 2023
8.3 in 2000
Peak 106.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
3.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.0 in 2007

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

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Grayson County vs Kentucky and the US

Infection Grayson County Kentucky US vs Kentucky vs US Rank in Kentucky
Chlamydia 149.140 cases 381.9 490.7 61% below 69.6% below 96th of 120
Gonorrhea 44.712 cases 134.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 3.71 case 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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Grayson County ranks 98th of 120 Kentucky counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 197.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Grayson County, with 40 cases at a rate of 149.1 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.