STD Rates in Tift County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 41,553
Combined
1054.1
per 100K
39th / 159
Chlamydia
697.9
per 100K • 290 cases
US rate: 490.7
47th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
329.7
per 100K • 137 cases
US rate: 178.2
30th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 93% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
26.5
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Tift County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,054.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 39th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 697.9 per 100,000 (290 cases, 8% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 329.7 per 100,000 (137 cases, 20% above the state rate), syphilis at 26.5 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Tift County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Tift 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
697.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 845.9 in 2008
Gonorrhea
329.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 431.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
26.5
per 100K in 2023
52.0 in 2000
Peak 52.0 in 2000

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

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Tift County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Tift County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 697.9290 cases 646.4 490.7 8% above 42.2% above 47th of 159
Gonorrhea 329.7137 cases 274.8 178.2 20% above 85% above 30th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 26.511 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

Tift County ranks 39th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,054.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Tift County, with 290 cases at a rate of 697.9 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.