STD Rates in Sumter County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 28,889
Combined
1633.8
per 100K
7th / 159
Chlamydia
1260
per 100K • 364 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 98% of US counties
Gonorrhea
349.6
per 100K • 101 cases
US rate: 178.2
25th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
24.2
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Sumter County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,633.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1260.0 per 100,000 (364 cases, 95% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 349.6 per 100,000 (101 cases, 27% above the state rate), syphilis at 24.2 per 100,000 (7 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 Sumter County.

STD Trends in Sumter 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
1,260.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,306.4 in 2010
Gonorrhea
349.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 621.1 in 2010
Syphilis (P&S)
24.2
per 100K in 2023
3.0 in 2000
Peak 27.6 in 2008

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

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Sumter County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Sumter County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 1260364 cases 646.4 490.7 94.9% above 156.8% above 4th of 159
Gonorrhea 349.6101 cases 274.8 178.2 27.2% above 96.2% above 25th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 24.27 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

Sumter County ranks 7th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,633.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Sumter County, with 364 cases at a rate of 1260.0 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.