STD Rates in Greene County, North Carolina

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 20,529
Combined
1047.3
per 100K
22nd / 100
Chlamydia
745.3
per 100K • 153 cases
US rate: 490.7
22nd of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 91% of US counties
Gonorrhea
277.6
per 100K • 57 cases
US rate: 178.2
23rd of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 91% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
24.4
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Greene County has one of the higher STD burdens in North Carolina, with a combined rate of 1,047.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 22nd of 100 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 745.3 per 100,000 (153 cases, 23% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 277.6 per 100,000 (57 cases, 14% above the state rate), syphilis at 24.4 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Greene County.

STD Trends in Greene 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
745.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 894.8 in 2020
Gonorrhea
277.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 385.9 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
24.4
per 100K in 2023
5.3 in 2000
Peak 29.7 in 2022

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

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Greene County vs North Carolina and the US

Infection Greene County North Carolina US vs North Carolina vs US Rank in North Carolina
Chlamydia 745.3153 cases 607.9 490.7 22.6% above 51.9% above 22nd of 100
Gonorrhea 277.657 cases 243.2 178.2 14.1% above 55.8% above 23rd of 100
Syphilis (P&S) 24.45 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

Greene County ranks 22nd of 100 North Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,047.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Greene County, with 153 cases at a rate of 745.3 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.