STD Rates in Scott County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 22,172
Combined
193.9
per 100K
86th / 95
Chlamydia
175.9
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 490.7
79th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 22% of US counties
Gonorrhea
13.5
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4.5
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Scott County is among the lower-burden counties in Tennessee, reporting a combined STD rate of 193.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 86th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 175.9 per 100,000 (39 cases, 66% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 13.5 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.5 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Scott County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Scott 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
175.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 297.5 in 2020
Gonorrhea
13.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 63.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
4.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.3 in 2003

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

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Scott County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Scott County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 175.939 cases 517.4 490.7 66% below 64.2% below 79th of 95
Gonorrhea 13.53 cases 186.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 4.51 case 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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Scott County ranks 86th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 193.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Scott County, with 39 cases at a rate of 175.9 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.