STD Rates in Atlantic County, New Jersey

2023 CDC surveillance data for Atlantic County, New Jersey — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 275,188
Combined
653
per 100K
6th / 21
Chlamydia
491.3
per 100K • 1,352 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 77% of US counties
Gonorrhea
147.5
per 100K • 406 cases
US rate: 178.2
6th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 76% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
14.2
per 100K • 39 cases
US rate: 15.8
3rd of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 71% of US counties

Atlantic County reported a combined STD rate of 653.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 6th of 21 New Jersey counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 491.3 per 100,000 (1,352 cases, 28% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 147.5 per 100,000 (406 cases, 35% above the state rate), syphilis at 14.2 per 100,000 (39 cases, 75% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Atlantic County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Atlantic County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Jersey 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
491.3
per 100K in 2023
203.4 in 2000
Peak 507.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
147.5
per 100K in 2023
120.2 in 2000
Peak 183.6 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
14.2
per 100K in 2023
0.8 in 2000
Peak 18.9 in 2022

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

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Atlantic County vs New Jersey and the US

Infection Atlantic County New Jersey US vs New Jersey vs US Rank in New Jersey
Chlamydia 491.31,352 cases 384.1 490.7 27.9% above 0.1% above 6th of 21
Gonorrhea 147.5406 cases 109.1 178.2 35.2% above 17.2% below 6th of 21
Syphilis (P&S) 14.239 cases 8.1 15.8 75.3% above 10.1% below 3rd of 21

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among New Jersey’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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Atlantic County ranks 6th of 21 New Jersey counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 653.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Atlantic County, with 1,352 cases at a rate of 491.3 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.