STD Rates in Jefferson County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,184
Combined
1126.2
per 100K
30th / 159
Chlamydia
843
per 100K • 128 cases
US rate: 490.7
25th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 93% of US counties
Gonorrhea
276.6
per 100K • 42 cases
US rate: 178.2
49th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 91% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.6
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jefferson County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,126.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 30th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 843.0 per 100,000 (128 cases, 30% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 276.6 per 100,000 (42 cases, 1% above the state rate), syphilis at 6.6 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Jefferson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Jefferson 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
843.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,009.4 in 2012
Gonorrhea
276.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 289.4 in 2013
Syphilis (P&S)
6.6
per 100K in 2023
5.8 in 2000
Peak 19.3 in 2021

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

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Jefferson County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Jefferson County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 843128 cases 646.4 490.7 30.4% above 71.8% above 25th of 159
Gonorrhea 276.642 cases 274.8 178.2 0.7% above 55.2% above 49th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 6.61 case 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

Jefferson County ranks 30th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,126.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jefferson County, with 128 cases at a rate of 843.0 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.