STD Rates in Lawrence County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 46,116
Combined
381.7
per 100K
42nd / 95
Chlamydia
281.9
per 100K • 130 cases
US rate: 490.7
46th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 50% of US counties
Gonorrhea
97.6
per 100K • 45 cases
US rate: 178.2
29th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 64% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.2
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Lawrence County reported a combined STD rate of 381.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 42nd of 95 Tennessee counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 281.9 per 100,000 (130 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 97.6 per 100,000 (45 cases, 48% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.2 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lawrence County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lawrence 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
281.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 414.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
97.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 178.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
2.2
per 100K in 2023
10.0 in 2000
Peak 10.0 in 2000

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

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Lawrence County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Lawrence County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 281.9130 cases 517.4 490.7 45.5% below 42.6% below 46th of 95
Gonorrhea 97.645 cases 186.4 178.2 47.6% below 45.2% below 29th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 2.21 case 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

Lawrence County ranks 42nd of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 381.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lawrence County, with 130 cases at a rate of 281.9 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.