STD Rates in Lowndes County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 120,712
Combined
1646.9
per 100K
6th / 159
Chlamydia
1072.8
per 100K • 1,295 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 97% of US counties
Gonorrhea
528.5
per 100K • 638 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
45.6
per 100K • 55 cases
US rate: 15.8
8th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 95% of US counties

Lowndes County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,646.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 6th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1072.8 per 100,000 (1,295 cases, 66% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 528.5 per 100,000 (638 cases, 92% above the state rate), syphilis at 45.6 per 100,000 (55 cases, 128% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lowndes County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lowndes 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
1,072.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,246.9 in 2011
Gonorrhea
528.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 598.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
45.6
per 100K in 2023
1.1 in 2000
Peak 48.5 in 2017

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

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Lowndes County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Lowndes County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 1072.81,295 cases 646.4 490.7 66% above 118.6% above 6th of 159
Gonorrhea 528.5638 cases 274.8 178.2 92.3% above 196.6% above 4th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 45.655 cases 20 15.8 128% above 188.6% above 8th of 159

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

Lowndes County ranks 6th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,646.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lowndes County, with 1,295 cases at a rate of 1072.8 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.