STD Rates in Wayne County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,062
Combined
255.2
per 100K
71st / 95
Chlamydia
217.9
per 100K • 35 cases
US rate: 490.7
62nd of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 34% of US counties
Gonorrhea
37.3
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Wayne County recorded a combined STD rate of 255.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 71st of 95 counties in Tennessee. Reported infections included chlamydia at 217.9 per 100,000 (35 cases, 58% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 37.3 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Wayne County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Wayne County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Wayne 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
217.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 365.9 in 2019
Gonorrhea
37.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 104.7 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.3 in 2020

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

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Wayne County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Wayne County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 217.935 cases 517.4 490.7 57.9% below 55.6% below 62nd of 95
Gonorrhea 37.36 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

Wayne County ranks 71st of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 255.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Wayne County, with 35 cases at a rate of 217.9 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.