STD Rates in Hamblen County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 66,218
Combined
416.8
per 100K
34th / 95
Chlamydia
356.4
per 100K • 236 cases
US rate: 490.7
28th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 63% of US counties
Gonorrhea
54.4
per 100K • 36 cases
US rate: 178.2
67th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 44% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Hamblen County reported a combined STD rate of 416.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 34th of 95 Tennessee counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 356.4 per 100,000 (236 cases, 31% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 54.4 per 100,000 (36 cases, 71% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.0 per 100,000 (4 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 Hamblen County.

STD Trends in Hamblen 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
356.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 375.2 in 2020
Gonorrhea
54.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 106.3 in 2005
Syphilis (P&S)
6.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 15.5 in 2021

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

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Hamblen County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Hamblen County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 356.4236 cases 517.4 490.7 31.1% below 27.4% below 28th of 95
Gonorrhea 54.436 cases 186.4 178.2 70.8% below 69.5% below 67th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 64 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

Hamblen County ranks 34th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 416.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hamblen County, with 236 cases at a rate of 356.4 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.