STD Rates in Washington County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 138,411
Combined
442.2
per 100K
28th / 95
Chlamydia
302
per 100K • 418 cases
US rate: 490.7
38th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 54% of US counties
Gonorrhea
131.5
per 100K • 182 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 73% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.7
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Washington County reported a combined STD rate of 442.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 28th of 95 Tennessee counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 302.0 per 100,000 (418 cases, 42% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 131.5 per 100,000 (182 cases, 29% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.7 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Washington County.

STD Trends in Washington 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
302.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 439.1 in 2020
Gonorrhea
131.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 230.1 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
8.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.7 in 2023

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

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Washington County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Washington County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 302418 cases 517.4 490.7 41.6% below 38.5% below 38th of 95
Gonorrhea 131.5182 cases 186.4 178.2 29.5% below 26.2% below 18th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 8.712 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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Washington County ranks 28th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 442.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Washington County, with 418 cases at a rate of 302.0 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.