STD Rates in Roane County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 56,104
Combined
251.4
per 100K
73rd / 95
Chlamydia
192.5
per 100K • 108 cases
US rate: 490.7
74th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 27% of US counties
Gonorrhea
55.3
per 100K • 31 cases
US rate: 178.2
65th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 44% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.6
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Roane County is among the lower-burden counties in Tennessee, reporting a combined STD rate of 251.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 73rd of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 192.5 per 100,000 (108 cases, 63% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 55.3 per 100,000 (31 cases, 70% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.6 per 100,000 (2 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 Roane County.

STD Trends in Roane County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Tennessee 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
192.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 340.8 in 2020
Gonorrhea
55.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 124.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
3.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.6 in 2021

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

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Roane County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Roane County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 192.5108 cases 517.4 490.7 62.8% below 60.8% below 74th of 95
Gonorrhea 55.331 cases 186.4 178.2 70.3% below 69% below 65th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 3.62 cases 14.8 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Roane County ranks 73rd of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 251.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Roane County, with 108 cases at a rate of 192.5 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.