STD Rates in Columbia County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 73,063
Combined
928
per 100K
10th / 67
Chlamydia
611.8
per 100K • 447 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 86% of US counties
Gonorrhea
302.5
per 100K • 221 cases
US rate: 178.2
9th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 92% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13.7
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Columbia County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 928.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 10th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 611.8 per 100,000 (447 cases, 23% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 302.5 per 100,000 (221 cases, 46% above the state rate), syphilis at 13.7 per 100,000 (10 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 Columbia County.

STD Trends in Columbia 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
611.8
per 100K in 2023
254.3 in 2000
Peak 631.9 in 2019
Gonorrhea
302.5
per 100K in 2023
106.0 in 2000
Peak 303.2 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
13.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 13.7 in 2023

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

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Columbia County vs Florida and the US

Infection Columbia County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 611.8447 cases 498.9 490.7 22.6% above 24.7% above 10th of 67
Gonorrhea 302.5221 cases 206.7 178.2 46.3% above 69.8% above 9th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 13.710 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

Columbia County ranks 10th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 928.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Columbia County, with 447 cases at a rate of 611.8 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.