STD Rates in Williamsburg County, South Carolina

2023 CDC surveillance data for Williamsburg County, South Carolina — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 29,892
Combined
1354.9
per 100K
10th / 46
Chlamydia
980.2
per 100K • 293 cases
US rate: 490.7
8th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 96% of US counties
Gonorrhea
364.7
per 100K • 109 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 46 in South Carolina
Higher than 95% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Williamsburg County has one of the higher STD burdens in South Carolina, with a combined rate of 1,354.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 10th of 46 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 980.2 per 100,000 (293 cases, 60% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 364.7 per 100,000 (109 cases, 64% above the state rate), syphilis at 10.0 per 100,000 (3 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 Williamsburg County.

STD Trends in Williamsburg County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the South Carolina 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
980.2
per 100K in 2023
697.5 in 2000
Peak 1,251.3 in 2019
Gonorrhea
364.7
per 100K in 2023
449.8 in 2000
Peak 794.3 in 2001
Syphilis (P&S)
10.0
per 100K in 2023
2.7 in 2000
Peak 17.1 in 2006

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

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Williamsburg County vs South Carolina and the US

Infection Williamsburg County South Carolina US vs South Carolina vs US Rank in South Carolina
Chlamydia 980.2293 cases 612.1 490.7 60.1% above 99.8% above 8th of 46
Gonorrhea 364.7109 cases 222.4 178.2 64% above 104.7% above 10th of 46
Syphilis (P&S) 103 cases 17.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among South Carolina’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

Williamsburg County ranks 10th of 46 South Carolina counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,354.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Williamsburg County, with 293 cases at a rate of 980.2 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.