STD Rates in Walton County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 106,706
Combined
522.9
per 100K
120th / 159
Chlamydia
368.3
per 100K • 393 cases
US rate: 490.7
118th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 65% of US counties
Gonorrhea
143.4
per 100K • 153 cases
US rate: 178.2
104th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 75% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.2
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Walton County is among the lower-burden counties in Georgia, reporting a combined STD rate of 522.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 120th of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 368.3 per 100,000 (393 cases, 43% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 143.4 per 100,000 (153 cases, 48% below the state rate), syphilis at 11.2 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Walton County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Walton 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
368.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 498.4 in 2017
Gonorrhea
143.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 143.4 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
11.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.2 in 2023

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

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Walton County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Walton County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 368.3393 cases 646.4 490.7 43% below 24.9% below 118th of 159
Gonorrhea 143.4153 cases 274.8 178.2 47.8% below 19.5% below 104th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 11.212 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

Walton County ranks 120th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 522.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Walton County, with 393 cases at a rate of 368.3 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.