STD Rates in Thomas County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 45,646
Combined
1371.4
per 100K
11th / 159
Chlamydia
876.3
per 100K • 400 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 94% of US counties
Gonorrhea
492.9
per 100K • 225 cases
US rate: 178.2
7th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 97% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.2
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Thomas County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,371.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 11th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 876.3 per 100,000 (400 cases, 36% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 492.9 per 100,000 (225 cases, 79% above the state rate), syphilis at 2.2 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. Thomas County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Thomas 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
876.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,122.0 in 2007
Gonorrhea
492.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 552.2 in 2005
Syphilis (P&S)
2.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 21.9 in 2022

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

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Thomas County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Thomas County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 876.3400 cases 646.4 490.7 35.6% above 78.6% above 23rd of 159
Gonorrhea 492.9225 cases 274.8 178.2 79.4% above 176.6% above 7th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 2.21 case 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

Thomas County ranks 11th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,371.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Thomas County, with 400 cases at a rate of 876.3 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.