STD Rates in Androscoggin County, Maine

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 113,757
Combined
465
per 100K
1st / 16
Chlamydia
356.9
per 100K • 406 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 16 in Maine
Higher than 63% of US counties
Gonorrhea
100.2
per 100K • 114 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 16 in Maine
Higher than 65% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
7.9
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Androscoggin County has one of the higher STD burdens in Maine, with a combined rate of 465.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 16 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 356.9 per 100,000 (406 cases, 64% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 100.2 per 100,000 (114 cases, 126% above the state rate), syphilis at 7.9 per 100,000 (9 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 Androscoggin County.

STD Trends in Androscoggin County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Maine 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
356.9
per 100K in 2023
247.5 in 2000
Peak 534.5 in 2017
Gonorrhea
100.2
per 100K in 2023
14.4 in 2000
Peak 220.5 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
7.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.2 in 2017

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

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Androscoggin County vs Maine and the US

Infection Androscoggin County Maine US vs Maine vs US Rank in Maine
Chlamydia 356.9406 cases 217.4 490.7 64.2% above 27.3% below 1st of 16
Gonorrhea 100.2114 cases 44.4 178.2 125.7% above 43.8% below 1st of 16
Syphilis (P&S) 7.99 cases 5.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Androscoggin County ranks 1st of 16 Maine counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 465.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Androscoggin County, with 406 cases at a rate of 356.9 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.