STD Rates in Lewis County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 13,064
Combined
214.4
per 100K
83rd / 95
Chlamydia
168.4
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 490.7
82nd of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 19% of US counties
Gonorrhea
38.3
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
7.7
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Lewis County is among the lower-burden counties in Tennessee, reporting a combined STD rate of 214.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 83rd of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 168.4 per 100,000 (22 cases, 67% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 38.3 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 7.7 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Lewis County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Lewis 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
168.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 464.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
38.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 373.5 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
7.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 23.8 in 2020

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

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Lewis County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Lewis County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 168.422 cases 517.4 490.7 67.5% below 65.7% below 82nd of 95
Gonorrhea 38.35 cases 186.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 7.71 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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Lewis County ranks 83rd of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 214.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lewis County, with 22 cases at a rate of 168.4 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.