STD Rates in Cecil County, Maryland

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 105,668
Combined
374.7
per 100K
17th / 24
Chlamydia
285.8
per 100K • 302 cases
US rate: 490.7
17th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 50% of US counties
Gonorrhea
84.2
per 100K • 89 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 59% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.7
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Cecil County recorded a combined STD rate of 374.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 17th of 24 counties in Maryland. Reported infections included chlamydia at 285.8 per 100,000 (302 cases, 51% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 84.2 per 100,000 (89 cases, 59% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.7 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Cecil County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Cecil County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Maryland 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
285.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 361.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
84.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 125.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.5 in 2020

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

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Cecil County vs Maryland and the US

Infection Cecil County Maryland US vs Maryland vs US Rank in Maryland
Chlamydia 285.8302 cases 579.8 490.7 50.7% below 41.8% below 17th of 24
Gonorrhea 84.289 cases 207.1 178.2 59.3% below 52.7% below 15th of 24
Syphilis (P&S) 4.75 cases 14.2 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Cecil County ranks 17th of 24 Maryland counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 374.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cecil County, with 302 cases at a rate of 285.8 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.