STD Rates in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

2023 CDC surveillance data for Spartanburg County, South Carolina — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 356,697
Combined
699.2
per 100K
32nd / 46
Chlamydia
496.5
per 100K • 1,771 cases
US rate: 490.7
32nd of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 78% of US counties
Gonorrhea
186.7
per 100K • 666 cases
US rate: 178.2
29th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 82% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16
per 100K • 57 cases
US rate: 15.8
23rd of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 74% of US counties

Spartanburg County recorded a combined STD rate of 699.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 32nd of 46 counties in South Carolina. Reported infections included chlamydia at 496.5 per 100,000 (1,771 cases, 19% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 186.7 per 100,000 (666 cases, 16% below the state rate), syphilis at 16.0 per 100,000 (57 cases, 8% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Spartanburg County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Spartanburg County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South Carolina 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
496.5
per 100K in 2023
177.9 in 2000
Peak 691.4 in 2022
Gonorrhea
186.7
per 100K in 2023
152.0 in 2000
Peak 313.7 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
16.0
per 100K in 2023
3.5 in 2000
Peak 24.0 in 2022

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

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Spartanburg County vs South Carolina and the US

Infection Spartanburg County South Carolina US vs South Carolina vs US Rank in South Carolina
Chlamydia 496.51,771 cases 612.1 490.7 18.9% below 1.2% above 32nd of 46
Gonorrhea 186.7666 cases 222.4 178.2 16.1% below 4.8% above 29th of 46
Syphilis (P&S) 1657 cases 17.3 15.8 7.5% below 1.3% above 23rd of 46

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among South Carolina’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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Spartanburg County ranks 32nd of 46 South Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 699.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Spartanburg County, with 1,771 cases at a rate of 496.5 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Spartanburg County and South Carolina. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.