STD Rates in Hampton County, South Carolina

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 18,123
Combined
1230.5
per 100K
13th / 46
Chlamydia
927
per 100K • 168 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
281.4
per 100K • 51 cases
US rate: 178.2
16th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 91% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
22.1
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Hampton County reported a combined STD rate of 1,230.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 13th of 46 South Carolina counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 927.0 per 100,000 (168 cases, 51% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 281.4 per 100,000 (51 cases, 27% above the state rate), syphilis at 22.1 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 Hampton County.

STD Trends in Hampton County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South 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
927.0
per 100K in 2023
351.7 in 2000
Peak 1,993.8 in 2004
Gonorrhea
281.4
per 100K in 2023
220.4 in 2000
Peak 1,698.1 in 2004
Syphilis (P&S)
22.1
per 100K in 2023
18.8 in 2000
Peak 23.6 in 2001

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

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Hampton County vs South Carolina and the US

Infection Hampton County South Carolina US vs South Carolina vs US Rank in South Carolina
Chlamydia 927168 cases 612.1 490.7 51.4% above 88.9% above 10th of 46
Gonorrhea 281.451 cases 222.4 178.2 26.5% above 57.9% above 16th of 46
Syphilis (P&S) 22.14 cases 17.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Hampton County ranks 13th of 46 South Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,230.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hampton County, with 168 cases at a rate of 927.0 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.