STD Rates in Williamson County, Tennessee

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 264,531
Combined
213.6
per 100K
84th / 95
Chlamydia
168.6
per 100K • 446 cases
US rate: 490.7
81st of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 19% of US counties
Gonorrhea
41.2
per 100K • 109 cases
US rate: 178.2
75th of 95 in Tennessee
Higher than 34% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.8
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Williamson County is among the lower-burden counties in Tennessee, reporting a combined STD rate of 213.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 84th of 95 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 168.6 per 100,000 (446 cases, 67% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 41.2 per 100,000 (109 cases, 78% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.8 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Williamson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Williamson 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
168.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 206.4 in 2019
Gonorrhea
41.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 52.9 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
3.8
per 100K in 2023
0.8 in 2000
Peak 5.2 in 2018

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

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Williamson County vs Tennessee and the US

Infection Williamson County Tennessee US vs Tennessee vs US Rank in Tennessee
Chlamydia 168.6446 cases 517.4 490.7 67.4% below 65.6% below 81st of 95
Gonorrhea 41.2109 cases 186.4 178.2 77.9% below 76.9% below 75th of 95
Syphilis (P&S) 3.810 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

Williamson County ranks 84th of 95 Tennessee counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 213.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Williamson County, with 446 cases at a rate of 168.6 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.