STD Rates in Rockdale County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 95,987
Combined
1335.6
per 100K
17th / 159
Chlamydia
909.5
per 100K • 873 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
406.3
per 100K • 390 cases
US rate: 178.2
13th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 96% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
19.8
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Rockdale County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,335.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 17th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 909.5 per 100,000 (873 cases, 41% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 406.3 per 100,000 (390 cases, 48% above the state rate), syphilis at 19.8 per 100,000 (19 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Rockdale County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Rockdale 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
909.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 909.5 in 2023
Gonorrhea
406.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 406.3 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
19.8
per 100K in 2023
2.8 in 2000
Peak 23.4 in 2021

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

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Rockdale County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Rockdale County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 909.5873 cases 646.4 490.7 40.7% above 85.3% above 18th of 159
Gonorrhea 406.3390 cases 274.8 178.2 47.9% above 128% above 13th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 19.819 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

Rockdale County ranks 17th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,335.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Rockdale County, with 873 cases at a rate of 909.5 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.