STD Rates in Marion County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 29,380
Combined
371
per 100K
44th / 95
Chlamydia
279.1
per 100K • 82 cases
US rate: 490.7
48th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 49% of US counties
Gonorrhea
78.3
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 178.2
39th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 57% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13.6
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Marion County reported a combined STD rate of 371.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 44th of 95 Tennessee counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 279.1 per 100,000 (82 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 78.3 per 100,000 (23 cases, 58% below the state rate), syphilis at 13.6 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Marion County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Marion 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
279.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 473.9 in 2019
Gonorrhea
78.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 138.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
13.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 24.1 in 2022

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

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Marion County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Marion County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 279.182 cases 517.4 490.7 46.1% below 43.1% below 48th of 95
Gonorrhea 78.323 cases 186.4 178.2 58% below 56.1% below 39th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 13.64 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

Marion County ranks 44th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 371.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Marion County, with 82 cases at a rate of 279.1 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.