STD Rates in Newberry County, South Carolina

2023 CDC surveillance data for Newberry County, South Carolina — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 38,823
Combined
868.1
per 100K
22nd / 46
Chlamydia
649.1
per 100K • 252 cases
US rate: 490.7
19th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 88% of US counties
Gonorrhea
206.1
per 100K • 80 cases
US rate: 178.2
24th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 85% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
12.9
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Newberry County reported a combined STD rate of 868.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 46 South Carolina counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 649.1 per 100,000 (252 cases, 6% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 206.1 per 100,000 (80 cases, 7% below the state rate), syphilis at 12.9 per 100,000 (5 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 Newberry County.

STD Trends in Newberry County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South Carolina 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
649.1
per 100K in 2023
250.0 in 2000
Peak 997.1 in 2010
Gonorrhea
206.1
per 100K in 2023
152.8 in 2000
Peak 449.7 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
12.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 18.6 in 2020

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

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Newberry County vs South Carolina and the US

Infection Newberry County South Carolina US vs South Carolina vs US Rank in South Carolina
Chlamydia 649.1252 cases 612.1 490.7 6% above 32.3% above 19th of 46
Gonorrhea 206.180 cases 222.4 178.2 7.3% below 15.7% above 24th of 46
Syphilis (P&S) 12.95 cases 17.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among South Carolina’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

Newberry County ranks 22nd of 46 South Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 868.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Newberry County, with 252 cases at a rate of 649.1 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.