STD Rates in Surry County, North Carolina

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 71,462
Combined
303.7
per 100K
80th / 100
Chlamydia
212.7
per 100K • 152 cases
US rate: 490.7
83rd of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 32% of US counties
Gonorrhea
86.8
per 100K • 62 cases
US rate: 178.2
71st of 100 in North Carolina
Higher than 60% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.2
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Surry County is among the lower-burden counties in North Carolina, reporting a combined STD rate of 303.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 80th of 100 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 212.7 per 100,000 (152 cases, 65% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 86.8 per 100,000 (62 cases, 64% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.2 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Surry County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Surry County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the North 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
212.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 295.4 in 2017
Gonorrhea
86.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 122.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
4.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.2 in 2022

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

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Surry County vs North Carolina and the US

Infection Surry County North Carolina US vs North Carolina vs US Rank in North Carolina
Chlamydia 212.7152 cases 607.9 490.7 65% below 56.7% below 83rd of 100
Gonorrhea 86.862 cases 243.2 178.2 64.3% below 51.3% below 71st of 100
Syphilis (P&S) 4.23 cases 19.9 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among North 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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FAQs

Surry County ranks 80th of 100 North Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 303.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Surry County, with 152 cases at a rate of 212.7 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.