STD Rates in Bay County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 190,778
Combined
635.9
per 100K
26th / 67
Chlamydia
457.6
per 100K • 873 cases
US rate: 490.7
24th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 74% of US counties
Gonorrhea
161.5
per 100K • 308 cases
US rate: 178.2
23rd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 79% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16.8
per 100K • 32 cases
US rate: 15.8
24th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 75% of US counties

Bay County reported a combined STD rate of 635.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 26th of 67 Florida counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 457.6 per 100,000 (873 cases, 8% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 161.5 per 100,000 (308 cases, 22% below the state rate), syphilis at 16.8 per 100,000 (32 cases, 13% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Bay County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Bay 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
457.6
per 100K in 2023
35.7 in 2000
Peak 471.6 in 2022
Gonorrhea
161.5
per 100K in 2023
19.5 in 2000
Peak 188.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
16.8
per 100K in 2023
4.0 in 2000
Peak 22.9 in 2021

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

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Bay County vs Florida and the US

Infection Bay County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 457.6873 cases 498.9 490.7 8.3% below 6.7% below 24th of 67
Gonorrhea 161.5308 cases 206.7 178.2 21.9% below 9.4% below 23rd of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 16.832 cases 19.3 15.8 13% below 6.3% above 24th 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

Bay County ranks 26th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 635.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Bay County, with 873 cases at a rate of 457.6 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.