STD Rates in Unicoi County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,757
Combined
275.9
per 100K
64th / 95
Chlamydia
197.1
per 100K • 35 cases
US rate: 490.7
68th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 28% of US counties
Gonorrhea
78.8
per 100K • 14 cases
Based on 14 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Unicoi County recorded a combined STD rate of 275.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 64th of 95 counties in Tennessee. Reported infections included chlamydia at 197.1 per 100,000 (35 cases, 62% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 78.8 per 100,000 (14 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Unicoi County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Unicoi County.

STD Trends in Unicoi 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
197.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 327.7 in 2021
Gonorrhea
78.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 134.2 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 16.7 in 2020

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

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Unicoi County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Unicoi County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 197.135 cases 517.4 490.7 61.9% below 59.8% below 68th of 95
Gonorrhea 78.814 cases 186.4 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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

Unicoi County ranks 64th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 275.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Unicoi County, with 35 cases at a rate of 197.1 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.