STD Rates in Oglethorpe County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,755
Combined
653.7
per 100K
91st / 159
Chlamydia
444.3
per 100K • 70 cases
US rate: 490.7
103rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 73% of US counties
Gonorrhea
190.4
per 100K • 30 cases
US rate: 178.2
81st of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 83% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
19
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Oglethorpe County recorded a combined STD rate of 653.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 91st of 159 counties in Georgia. Reported infections included chlamydia at 444.3 per 100,000 (70 cases, 31% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 190.4 per 100,000 (30 cases, 31% below the state rate), syphilis at 19.0 per 100,000 (3 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 Oglethorpe County.

STD Trends in Oglethorpe 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
444.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 475.6 in 2021
Gonorrhea
190.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 204.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
19.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 19.0 in 2023

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

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Oglethorpe County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Oglethorpe County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 444.370 cases 646.4 490.7 31.3% below 9.5% below 103rd of 159
Gonorrhea 190.430 cases 274.8 178.2 30.7% below 6.8% above 81st of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 193 cases 20 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Oglethorpe County ranks 91st of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 653.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Oglethorpe County, with 70 cases at a rate of 444.3 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.