STD Rates in Washington County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 19,821
Combined
988.8
per 100K
48th / 159
Chlamydia
726.5
per 100K • 144 cases
US rate: 490.7
42nd of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
227
per 100K • 45 cases
US rate: 178.2
66th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 87% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
35.3
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Washington County reported a combined STD rate of 988.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 48th of 159 Georgia counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 726.5 per 100,000 (144 cases, 12% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 227.0 per 100,000 (45 cases, 17% below the state rate), syphilis at 35.3 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Washington County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Washington 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
726.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,027.2 in 2016
Gonorrhea
227.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 490.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
35.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 35.3 in 2023

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

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Washington County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Washington County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 726.5144 cases 646.4 490.7 12.4% above 48.1% above 42nd of 159
Gonorrhea 22745 cases 274.8 178.2 17.4% below 27.4% above 66th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 35.37 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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Washington County ranks 48th of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 988.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Washington County, with 144 cases at a rate of 726.5 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.