STD Rates in Escambia County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 326,920
Combined
888.6
per 100K
13th / 67
Chlamydia
566.5
per 100K • 1,852 cases
US rate: 490.7
13th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 83% of US counties
Gonorrhea
294.9
per 100K • 964 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 92% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
27.2
per 100K • 89 cases
US rate: 15.8
14th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 87% of US counties

Escambia County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 888.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 13th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 566.5 per 100,000 (1,852 cases, 14% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 294.9 per 100,000 (964 cases, 43% above the state rate), syphilis at 27.2 per 100,000 (89 cases, 41% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Escambia County.

STD Trends in Escambia 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
566.5
per 100K in 2023
414.3 in 2000
Peak 739.8 in 2019
Gonorrhea
294.9
per 100K in 2023
280.1 in 2000
Peak 380.2 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
27.2
per 100K in 2023
0.3 in 2000
Peak 28.3 in 2022

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

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Escambia County vs Florida and the US

Infection Escambia County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 566.51,852 cases 498.9 490.7 13.5% above 15.4% above 13th of 67
Gonorrhea 294.9964 cases 206.7 178.2 42.7% above 65.5% above 10th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 27.289 cases 19.3 15.8 40.9% above 72.2% above 14th 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

Escambia County ranks 13th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 888.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Escambia County, with 1,852 cases at a rate of 566.5 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Escambia County and Florida. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.