STD Rates in Jackson County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 88,608
Combined
449.2
per 100K
131st / 159
Chlamydia
339.7
per 100K • 301 cases
US rate: 490.7
125th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 60% of US counties
Gonorrhea
98.2
per 100K • 87 cases
US rate: 178.2
133rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 64% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.3
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jackson County is among the lower-burden counties in Georgia, reporting a combined STD rate of 449.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 131st of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 339.7 per 100,000 (301 cases, 47% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 98.2 per 100,000 (87 cases, 64% below the state rate), syphilis at 11.3 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Jackson County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Jackson 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
339.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 352.5 in 2021
Gonorrhea
98.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 160.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
11.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.3 in 2023

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

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Jackson County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Jackson County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 339.7301 cases 646.4 490.7 47.4% below 30.8% below 125th of 159
Gonorrhea 98.287 cases 274.8 178.2 64.3% below 44.9% below 133rd of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 11.310 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

Jackson County ranks 131st of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 449.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jackson County, with 301 cases at a rate of 339.7 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.