STD Rates in Tipton County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 62,012
Combined
549.9
per 100K
22nd / 95
Chlamydia
422.5
per 100K • 262 cases
US rate: 490.7
21st of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 71% of US counties
Gonorrhea
120.9
per 100K • 75 cases
US rate: 178.2
21st of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 70% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.5
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Tipton County has one of the higher STD burdens in Tennessee, with a combined rate of 549.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 22nd of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 422.5 per 100,000 (262 cases, 18% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 120.9 per 100,000 (75 cases, 35% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.5 per 100,000 (4 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 Tipton County.

STD Trends in Tipton 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
422.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 658.2 in 2007
Gonorrhea
120.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 268.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
6.5
per 100K in 2023
5.8 in 2000
Peak 11.3 in 2002

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

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Tipton County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Tipton County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 422.5262 cases 517.4 490.7 18.3% below 13.9% below 21st of 95
Gonorrhea 120.975 cases 186.4 178.2 35.1% below 32.2% below 21st of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 6.54 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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FAQs

Tipton County ranks 22nd of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 549.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Tipton County, with 262 cases at a rate of 422.5 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.