STD Rates in Paulding County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 183,151
Combined
630.1
per 100K
97th / 159
Chlamydia
457
per 100K • 837 cases
US rate: 490.7
99th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 74% of US counties
Gonorrhea
161.1
per 100K • 295 cases
US rate: 178.2
95th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 78% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
12
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 15.8
84th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 66% of US counties

Paulding County recorded a combined STD rate of 630.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 97th of 159 counties in Georgia. Reported infections included chlamydia at 457.0 per 100,000 (837 cases, 29% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 161.1 per 100,000 (295 cases, 41% below the state rate), syphilis at 12.0 per 100,000 (22 cases, 40% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Paulding County.

STD Trends in Paulding 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
457.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 457.0 in 2023
Gonorrhea
161.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 169.2 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
12.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.0 in 2023

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

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Paulding County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Paulding County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 457837 cases 646.4 490.7 29.3% below 6.9% below 99th of 159
Gonorrhea 161.1295 cases 274.8 178.2 41.4% below 9.6% below 95th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 1222 cases 20 15.8 40% below 24.1% below 84th of 159

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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Paulding County ranks 97th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 630.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Paulding County, with 837 cases at a rate of 457.0 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.