STD Rates in Upson County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 28,264
Combined
675.8
per 100K
87th / 159
Chlamydia
445.8
per 100K • 126 cases
US rate: 490.7
102nd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 73% of US counties
Gonorrhea
201.7
per 100K • 57 cases
US rate: 178.2
76th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 84% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
28.3
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Upson County recorded a combined STD rate of 675.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 87th of 159 counties in Georgia. Reported infections included chlamydia at 445.8 per 100,000 (126 cases, 31% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 201.7 per 100,000 (57 cases, 27% below the state rate), syphilis at 28.3 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Upson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Upson 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
445.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 642.6 in 2020
Gonorrhea
201.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 275.0 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
28.3
per 100K in 2023
3.6 in 2000
Peak 28.3 in 2023

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

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Upson County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Upson County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 445.8126 cases 646.4 490.7 31% below 9.2% below 102nd of 159
Gonorrhea 201.757 cases 274.8 178.2 26.6% below 13.2% above 76th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 28.38 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

Upson County ranks 87th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 675.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Upson County, with 126 cases at a rate of 445.8 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.