STD Rates in Jones County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 28,969
Combined
911.3
per 100K
56th / 159
Chlamydia
524.7
per 100K • 152 cases
US rate: 490.7
80th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 80% of US counties
Gonorrhea
359
per 100K • 104 cases
US rate: 178.2
20th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
27.6
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jones County reported a combined STD rate of 911.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 56th of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 524.7 per 100,000 (152 cases, 19% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 359.0 per 100,000 (104 cases, 31% above the state rate), syphilis at 27.6 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Jones County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Jones 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
524.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 545.8 in 2021
Gonorrhea
359.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 359.0 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
27.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 27.6 in 2023

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

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Jones County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Jones County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 524.7152 cases 646.4 490.7 18.8% below 6.9% above 80th of 159
Gonorrhea 359104 cases 274.8 178.2 30.6% above 101.5% above 20th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 27.68 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

Jones County ranks 56th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 911.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jones County, with 152 cases at a rate of 524.7 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.