STD Rates in Charles County, Maryland

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 171,987
Combined
758.7
per 100K
7th / 24
Chlamydia
557.6
per 100K • 959 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
190.1
per 100K • 327 cases
US rate: 178.2
7th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 82% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Charles County reported a combined STD rate of 758.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 7th of 24 Maryland counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 557.6 per 100,000 (959 cases, 4% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 190.1 per 100,000 (327 cases, 8% below the state rate), syphilis at 11.0 per 100,000 (19 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 Charles County.

STD Trends in Charles 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
557.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 697.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
190.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 190.1 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
11.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.6 in 2020

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

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Charles County vs Maryland and the US

Infection Charles County Maryland US vs Maryland vs US Rank in Maryland
Chlamydia 557.6959 cases 579.8 490.7 3.8% below 13.6% above 6th of 24
Gonorrhea 190.1327 cases 207.1 178.2 8.2% below 6.7% above 7th of 24
Syphilis (P&S) 1119 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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Charles County ranks 7th of 24 Maryland counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 758.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Charles County, with 959 cases at a rate of 557.6 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.