STD Rates in Turner County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 8,910
Combined
785.6
per 100K
76th / 159
Chlamydia
516.3
per 100K • 46 cases
US rate: 490.7
83rd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 79% of US counties
Gonorrhea
246.9
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 178.2
57th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 89% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
22.4
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Turner County reported a combined STD rate of 785.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 76th of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 516.3 per 100,000 (46 cases, 20% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 246.9 per 100,000 (22 cases, 10% below the state rate), syphilis at 22.4 per 100,000 (2 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 Turner County.

STD Trends in Turner 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
516.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,127.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
246.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 635.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
22.4
per 100K in 2023
21.1 in 2000
Peak 55.5 in 2020

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

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Turner County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Turner County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 516.346 cases 646.4 490.7 20.1% below 5.2% above 83rd of 159
Gonorrhea 246.922 cases 274.8 178.2 10.2% below 38.6% above 57th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 22.42 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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Turner County ranks 76th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 785.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Turner County, with 46 cases at a rate of 516.3 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.