STD Rates in Madison County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 99,189
Combined
1195.7
per 100K
4th / 95
Chlamydia
912.4
per 100K • 905 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
270.2
per 100K • 268 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 90% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13.1
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Madison County has one of the higher STD burdens in Tennessee, with a combined rate of 1,195.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 912.4 per 100,000 (905 cases, 76% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 270.2 per 100,000 (268 cases, 45% above the state rate), syphilis at 13.1 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Madison County.

STD Trends in Madison 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
912.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 958.4 in 2011
Gonorrhea
270.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 535.8 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
13.1
per 100K in 2023
31.5 in 2000
Peak 31.5 in 2000

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

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Madison County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Madison County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 912.4905 cases 517.4 490.7 76.3% above 85.9% above 3rd of 95
Gonorrhea 270.2268 cases 186.4 178.2 45% above 51.6% above 4th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 13.113 cases 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

Madison County ranks 4th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,195.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Madison County, with 905 cases at a rate of 912.4 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.