STD Rates in Weakley County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 33,083
Combined
719.4
per 100K
11th / 95
Chlamydia
559.2
per 100K • 185 cases
US rate: 490.7
12th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
151.1
per 100K • 50 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 77% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
9.1
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Weakley County has one of the higher STD burdens in Tennessee, with a combined rate of 719.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 11th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 559.2 per 100,000 (185 cases, 8% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 151.1 per 100,000 (50 cases, 19% below the state rate), syphilis at 9.1 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Weakley County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Weakley 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
559.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 678.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
151.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 376.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
9.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 15.1 in 2022

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

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Weakley County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Weakley County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 559.2185 cases 517.4 490.7 8.1% above 14% above 12th of 95
Gonorrhea 151.150 cases 186.4 178.2 18.9% below 15.2% below 15th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 9.13 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

Weakley County ranks 11th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 719.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Weakley County, with 185 cases at a rate of 559.2 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.