STD Rates in Lauderdale County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 24,609
Combined
1166.3
per 100K
6th / 95
Chlamydia
902.1
per 100K • 222 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 94% of US counties
Gonorrhea
247.9
per 100K • 61 cases
US rate: 178.2
6th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 89% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16.3
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Lauderdale County has one of the higher STD burdens in Tennessee, with a combined rate of 1,166.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 6th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 902.1 per 100,000 (222 cases, 74% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 247.9 per 100,000 (61 cases, 33% above the state rate), syphilis at 16.3 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lauderdale County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lauderdale 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
902.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,019.6 in 2021
Gonorrhea
247.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 684.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
16.3
per 100K in 2023
7.4 in 2000
Peak 16.3 in 2023

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

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Lauderdale County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Lauderdale County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 902.1222 cases 517.4 490.7 74.4% above 83.8% above 4th of 95
Gonorrhea 247.961 cases 186.4 178.2 33% above 39.1% above 6th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 16.34 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

Lauderdale County ranks 6th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,166.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lauderdale County, with 222 cases at a rate of 902.1 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.