STD Rates in Alachua County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 285,995
Combined
1275.5
per 100K
4th / 67
Chlamydia
916.1
per 100K • 2,620 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
331.8
per 100K • 949 cases
US rate: 178.2
7th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 93% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
27.6
per 100K • 79 cases
US rate: 15.8
13th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 87% of US counties

Alachua County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 1,275.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 916.1 per 100,000 (2,620 cases, 84% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 331.8 per 100,000 (949 cases, 61% above the state rate), syphilis at 27.6 per 100,000 (79 cases, 43% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Alachua County.

STD Trends in Alachua County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Florida 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
916.1
per 100K in 2023
486.7 in 2000
Peak 993.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
331.8
per 100K in 2023
325.7 in 2000
Peak 371.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
27.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 31.8 in 2016

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

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Alachua County vs Florida and the US

Infection Alachua County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 916.12,620 cases 498.9 490.7 83.6% above 86.7% above 4th of 67
Gonorrhea 331.8949 cases 206.7 178.2 60.5% above 86.2% above 7th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 27.679 cases 19.3 15.8 43% above 74.7% above 13th of 67

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

Alachua County ranks 4th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,275.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Alachua County, with 2,620 cases at a rate of 916.1 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Alachua County and Florida. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.