STD Rates in Haywood County, North Carolina

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 62,980
Combined
223.9
per 100K
92nd / 100
Chlamydia
195.3
per 100K • 123 cases
US rate: 490.7
87th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 27% of US counties
Gonorrhea
25.4
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
3.2
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Haywood County is among the lower-burden counties in North Carolina, reporting a combined STD rate of 223.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 92nd of 100 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 195.3 per 100,000 (123 cases, 68% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 25.4 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 3.2 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Haywood County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Haywood 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
195.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 277.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
25.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 132.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
3.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 18.2 in 2016

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

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Haywood County vs North Carolina and the US

Infection Haywood County North Carolina US vs North Carolina vs US Rank in North Carolina
Chlamydia 195.3123 cases 607.9 490.7 67.9% below 60.2% below 87th of 100
Gonorrhea 25.416 cases 243.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 3.22 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

Haywood County ranks 92nd of 100 North Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 223.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Haywood County, with 123 cases at a rate of 195.3 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.