STD Rates in Morgan County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 21,575
Combined
227.1
per 100K
80th / 95
Chlamydia
185.4
per 100K • 40 cases
US rate: 490.7
76th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 24% of US counties
Gonorrhea
32.4
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
9.3
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Morgan County is among the lower-burden counties in Tennessee, reporting a combined STD rate of 227.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 80th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 185.4 per 100,000 (40 cases, 64% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 32.4 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 9.3 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Morgan County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Morgan 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
185.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 502.5 in 2012
Gonorrhea
32.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 61.8 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
9.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 14.3 in 2020

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

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Morgan County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Morgan County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 185.440 cases 517.4 490.7 64.2% below 62.2% below 76th of 95
Gonorrhea 32.47 cases 186.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 9.32 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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Morgan County ranks 80th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 227.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Morgan County, with 40 cases at a rate of 185.4 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.