STD Rates in Alameda County, California

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 1,622,188
Combined
663.7
per 100K
12th / 58
Chlamydia
453.4
per 100K • 7,355 cases
US rate: 490.7
17th of 58 in California
Higher than 74% of US counties
Gonorrhea
198.8
per 100K • 3,225 cases
US rate: 178.2
5th of 58 in California
Higher than 84% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.5
per 100K • 186 cases
US rate: 15.8
35th of 58 in California
Higher than 65% of US counties

Alameda County has one of the higher STD burdens in California, with a combined rate of 663.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 12th of 58 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 453.4 per 100,000 (7,355 cases, 8% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 198.8 per 100,000 (3,225 cases, 5% above the state rate), syphilis at 11.5 per 100,000 (186 cases, 29% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Alameda County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Alameda County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the California 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
453.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 582.0 in 2018
Gonorrhea
198.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 231.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
11.5
per 100K in 2023
0.8 in 2000
Peak 17.4 in 2019

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

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Alameda County vs California and the US

Infection Alameda County California US vs California vs US Rank in California
Chlamydia 453.47,355 cases 491.1 490.7 7.7% below 7.6% below 17th of 58
Gonorrhea 198.83,225 cases 190.2 178.2 4.5% above 11.6% above 5th of 58
Syphilis (P&S) 11.5186 cases 16.3 15.8 29.4% below 27.2% below 35th of 58

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among California’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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Alameda County ranks 12th of 58 California counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 663.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Alameda County, with 7,355 cases at a rate of 453.4 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.