STD Rates in Laurens County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 49,944
Combined
1039.2
per 100K
41st / 159
Chlamydia
716.8
per 100K • 358 cases
US rate: 490.7
44th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
298.4
per 100K • 149 cases
US rate: 178.2
44th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 92% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
24
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Laurens County reported a combined STD rate of 1,039.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 41st of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 716.8 per 100,000 (358 cases, 11% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 298.4 per 100,000 (149 cases, 9% above the state rate), syphilis at 24.0 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Laurens County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Laurens 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
716.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 884.0 in 2021
Gonorrhea
298.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 456.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
24.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 25.4 in 2018

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

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Laurens County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Laurens County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 716.8358 cases 646.4 490.7 10.9% above 46.1% above 44th of 159
Gonorrhea 298.4149 cases 274.8 178.2 8.6% above 67.5% above 44th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 2412 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

Laurens County ranks 41st of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,039.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Laurens County, with 358 cases at a rate of 716.8 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.