STD Rates in Broome County, New York

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 196,103
Combined
422.8
per 100K
22nd / 62
Chlamydia
323.3
per 100K • 634 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 62 in New York
Higher than 57% of US counties
Gonorrhea
96.4
per 100K • 189 cases
US rate: 178.2
22nd of 62 in New York
Higher than 64% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.1
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Broome County reported a combined STD rate of 422.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 62 New York counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 323.3 per 100,000 (634 cases, 42% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 96.4 per 100,000 (189 cases, 59% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.1 per 100,000 (6 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 Broome County.

STD Trends in Broome County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New York 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
323.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 379.7 in 2021
Gonorrhea
96.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 156.0 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
3.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.1 in 2015

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

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Broome County vs New York and the US

Infection Broome County New York US vs New York vs US Rank in New York
Chlamydia 323.3634 cases 558.4 490.7 42.1% below 34.1% below 23rd of 62
Gonorrhea 96.4189 cases 235.6 178.2 59.1% below 45.9% below 22nd of 62
Syphilis (P&S) 3.16 cases 14.8 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Broome County ranks 22nd of 62 New York counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 422.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Broome County, with 634 cases at a rate of 323.3 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.