STD Rates in Twiggs County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 7,691
Combined
884.2
per 100K
59th / 159
Chlamydia
494.1
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 490.7
88th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 77% of US counties
Gonorrhea
377.1
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 178.2
16th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 95% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Twiggs County reported a combined STD rate of 884.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 59th of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 494.1 per 100,000 (38 cases, 24% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 377.1 per 100,000 (29 cases, 37% above the state rate), syphilis at 13.0 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. Twiggs County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Twiggs 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
494.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 600.4 in 2011
Gonorrhea
377.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 377.1 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
13.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 26.0 in 2022

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

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Twiggs County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Twiggs County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 494.138 cases 646.4 490.7 23.6% below 0.7% above 88th of 159
Gonorrhea 377.129 cases 274.8 178.2 37.2% above 111.6% above 16th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 131 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

Twiggs County ranks 59th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 884.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Twiggs County, with 38 cases at a rate of 494.1 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.