STD Rates in Harris County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 36,654
Combined
403.8
per 100K
135th / 159
Chlamydia
300.1
per 100K • 110 cases
US rate: 490.7
135th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 53% of US counties
Gonorrhea
103.7
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 178.2
130th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 66% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Harris County is among the lower-burden counties in Georgia, reporting a combined STD rate of 403.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 135th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 300.1 per 100,000 (110 cases, 54% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 103.7 per 100,000 (38 cases, 62% below the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Harris County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Harris County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Harris County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Georgia 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
300.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 394.2 in 2022
Gonorrhea
103.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 165.4 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.9 in 2017

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

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Harris County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Harris County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 300.1110 cases 646.4 490.7 53.6% below 38.8% below 135th of 159
Gonorrhea 103.738 cases 274.8 178.2 62.3% below 41.8% below 130th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 20 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Harris County ranks 135th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 403.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Harris County, with 110 cases at a rate of 300.1 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.