STD Rates in Jackson County, North Carolina

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 44,576
Combined
628.1
per 100K
51st / 100
Chlamydia
507
per 100K • 226 cases
US rate: 490.7
46th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 79% of US counties
Gonorrhea
121.1
per 100K • 54 cases
US rate: 178.2
57th of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 70% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Jackson County recorded a combined STD rate of 628.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 51st of 100 counties in North Carolina. Reported infections included chlamydia at 507.0 per 100,000 (226 cases, 17% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 121.1 per 100,000 (54 cases, 50% below the state rate). No syphilis cases were reported in Jackson County in 2023. Confidential STD testing is available throughout Jackson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Jackson 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
507.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 630.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
121.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 194.3 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 14.5 in 2015

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

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Jackson County vs North Carolina and the US

Infection Jackson County North Carolina US vs North Carolina vs US Rank in North Carolina
Chlamydia 507226 cases 607.9 490.7 16.6% below 3.3% above 46th of 100
Gonorrhea 121.154 cases 243.2 178.2 50.2% below 32% below 57th of 100
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Jackson County ranks 51st of 100 North Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 628.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jackson County, with 226 cases at a rate of 507.0 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.