STD Rates in Rabun County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,439
Combined
258
per 100K
149th / 159
Chlamydia
235.1
per 100K • 41 cases
US rate: 490.7
141st of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 39% of US counties
Gonorrhea
22.9
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Rabun County is among the lower-burden counties in Georgia, reporting a combined STD rate of 258.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 149th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 235.1 per 100,000 (41 cases, 64% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 22.9 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Rabun County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Rabun County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Rabun 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
235.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 320.3 in 2018
Gonorrhea
22.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 140.2 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.2 in 2013

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

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Rabun County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Rabun County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 235.141 cases 646.4 490.7 63.6% below 52.1% below 141st of 159
Gonorrhea 22.94 cases 274.8 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Rabun County ranks 149th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 258.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Rabun County, with 41 cases at a rate of 235.1 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.