STD Rates in Broward County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 1,962,416
Combined
1064.3
per 100K
6th / 67
Chlamydia
697.1
per 100K • 13,680 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
344
per 100K • 6,752 cases
US rate: 178.2
6th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 94% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
23.2
per 100K • 455 cases
US rate: 15.8
18th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 84% of US counties

Broward County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 1,064.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 6th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 697.1 per 100,000 (13,680 cases, 40% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 344.0 per 100,000 (6,752 cases, 66% above the state rate), syphilis at 23.2 per 100,000 (455 cases, 20% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Broward County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Broward 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
697.1
per 100K in 2023
201.4 in 2000
Peak 697.1 in 2023
Gonorrhea
344.0
per 100K in 2023
131.0 in 2000
Peak 344.0 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
23.2
per 100K in 2023
2.2 in 2000
Peak 28.9 in 2021

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

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Broward County vs Florida and the US

Infection Broward County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 697.113,680 cases 498.9 490.7 39.7% above 42.1% above 6th of 67
Gonorrhea 3446,752 cases 206.7 178.2 66.4% above 93% above 6th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 23.2455 cases 19.3 15.8 20.2% above 46.8% above 18th 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

Broward County ranks 6th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,064.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Broward County, with 13,680 cases at a rate of 697.1 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.