STD Rates in Hickman County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 25,822
Combined
286.6
per 100K
61st / 95
Chlamydia
213
per 100K • 55 cases
US rate: 490.7
65th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 33% of US counties
Gonorrhea
58.1
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
15.5
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Hickman County recorded a combined STD rate of 286.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 61st of 95 counties in Tennessee. Reported infections included chlamydia at 213.0 per 100,000 (55 cases, 59% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 58.1 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 15.5 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 Hickman County.

STD Trends in Hickman 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
213.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 371.9 in 2018
Gonorrhea
58.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 160.5 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
15.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 15.5 in 2023

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

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Hickman County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Hickman County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 21355 cases 517.4 490.7 58.8% below 56.6% below 65th of 95
Gonorrhea 58.115 cases 186.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 15.54 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

Hickman County ranks 61st of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 286.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hickman County, with 55 cases at a rate of 213.0 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.