STD Rates in Richmond County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 205,422
Combined
1780.7
per 100K
2nd / 159
Chlamydia
1220.9
per 100K • 2,508 cases
US rate: 490.7
5th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 98% of US counties
Gonorrhea
516.5
per 100K • 1,061 cases
US rate: 178.2
6th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
43.3
per 100K • 89 cases
US rate: 15.8
10th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 95% of US counties

Richmond County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,780.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 2nd of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1220.9 per 100,000 (2,508 cases, 89% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 516.5 per 100,000 (1,061 cases, 88% above the state rate), syphilis at 43.3 per 100,000 (89 cases, 116% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Richmond County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Richmond 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
1,220.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,301.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
516.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 613.4 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
43.3
per 100K in 2023
13.5 in 2000
Peak 67.6 in 2021

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

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Richmond County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Richmond County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 1220.92,508 cases 646.4 490.7 88.9% above 148.8% above 5th of 159
Gonorrhea 516.51,061 cases 274.8 178.2 88% above 189.8% above 6th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 43.389 cases 20 15.8 116.5% above 174.1% above 10th 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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FAQs

Richmond County ranks 2nd of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,780.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Richmond County, with 2,508 cases at a rate of 1220.9 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.