STD Rates in Citrus County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 166,667
Combined
212.4
per 100K
67th / 67
Chlamydia
156
per 100K • 260 cases
US rate: 490.7
65th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 17% of US counties
Gonorrhea
45.6
per 100K • 76 cases
US rate: 178.2
66th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 37% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.8
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Citrus County is among the lower-burden counties in Florida, reporting a combined STD rate of 212.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 67th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 156.0 per 100,000 (260 cases, 69% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 45.6 per 100,000 (76 cases, 78% below the state rate), syphilis at 10.8 per 100,000 (18 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 Citrus County.

STD Trends in Citrus 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
156.0
per 100K in 2023
111.2 in 2000
Peak 288.1 in 2014
Gonorrhea
45.6
per 100K in 2023
26.1 in 2000
Peak 101.6 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
10.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.8 in 2023

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

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Citrus County vs Florida and the US

Infection Citrus County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 156260 cases 498.9 490.7 68.7% below 68.2% below 65th of 67
Gonorrhea 45.676 cases 206.7 178.2 77.9% below 74.4% below 66th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 10.818 cases 19.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Citrus County ranks 67th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 212.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Citrus County, with 260 cases at a rate of 156.0 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.