STD Rates in Wilkinson County, Georgia

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 8,725
Combined
1111.7
per 100K
32nd / 159
Chlamydia
802.3
per 100K • 70 cases
US rate: 490.7
31st of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 92% of US counties
Gonorrhea
252.1
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 178.2
55th of 159 in Georgia
Higher than 89% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
57.3
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Wilkinson County has one of the higher STD burdens in Georgia, with a combined rate of 1,111.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 32nd of 159 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 802.3 per 100,000 (70 cases, 24% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 252.1 per 100,000 (22 cases, 8% below the state rate), syphilis at 57.3 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Wilkinson County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Wilkinson 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
802.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 871.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
252.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 315.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
57.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 57.6 in 2022

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

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Wilkinson County vs Georgia and the US

Infection Wilkinson County Georgia US vs Georgia vs US Rank in Georgia
Chlamydia 802.370 cases 646.4 490.7 24.1% above 63.5% above 31st of 159
Gonorrhea 252.122 cases 274.8 178.2 8.3% below 41.5% above 55th of 159
Syphilis (P&S) 57.35 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

Wilkinson County ranks 32nd of 159 Georgia counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,111.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Wilkinson County, with 70 cases at a rate of 802.3 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.