STD Rates in Sumner County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 208,005
Combined
401.5
per 100K
37th / 95
Chlamydia
304.8
per 100K • 634 cases
US rate: 490.7
37th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 54% of US counties
Gonorrhea
93.8
per 100K • 195 cases
US rate: 178.2
31st of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 63% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.9
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Sumner County reported a combined STD rate of 401.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 37th of 95 Tennessee counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 304.8 per 100,000 (634 cases, 41% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 93.8 per 100,000 (195 cases, 50% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.9 per 100,000 (6 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 Sumner County.

STD Trends in Sumner 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
304.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 430.8 in 2019
Gonorrhea
93.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 144.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
2.9
per 100K in 2023
3.8 in 2000
Peak 8.7 in 2020

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

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Sumner County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Sumner County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 304.8634 cases 517.4 490.7 41.1% below 37.9% below 37th of 95
Gonorrhea 93.8195 cases 186.4 178.2 49.7% below 47.4% below 31st of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 2.96 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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Sumner County ranks 37th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 401.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Sumner County, with 634 cases at a rate of 304.8 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.