STD Rates in Laurens County, South Carolina

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 68,869
Combined
733.2
per 100K
29th / 46
Chlamydia
502.4
per 100K • 346 cases
US rate: 490.7
31st of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 78% of US counties
Gonorrhea
198.9
per 100K • 137 cases
US rate: 178.2
26th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 84% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
31.9
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 15.8
6th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 90% of US counties

Laurens County recorded a combined STD rate of 733.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 29th of 46 counties in South Carolina. Reported infections included chlamydia at 502.4 per 100,000 (346 cases, 18% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 198.9 per 100,000 (137 cases, 11% below the state rate), syphilis at 31.9 per 100,000 (22 cases, 84% above the state rate). 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 South 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
502.4
per 100K in 2023
168.2 in 2000
Peak 693.2 in 2021
Gonorrhea
198.9
per 100K in 2023
116.4 in 2000
Peak 379.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
31.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 31.9 in 2023

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

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Laurens County vs South Carolina and the US

Infection Laurens County South Carolina US vs South Carolina vs US Rank in South Carolina
Chlamydia 502.4346 cases 612.1 490.7 17.9% below 2.4% above 31st of 46
Gonorrhea 198.9137 cases 222.4 178.2 10.6% below 11.6% above 26th of 46
Syphilis (P&S) 31.922 cases 17.3 15.8 84.4% above 101.9% above 6th of 46

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among South 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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Laurens County ranks 29th of 46 South Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 733.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Laurens County, with 346 cases at a rate of 502.4 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.