STD Rates in Gadsden County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 43,833
Combined
1797.8
per 100K
1st / 67
Chlamydia
1177.2
per 100K • 516 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 67 in Florida
Higher than 97% of US counties
Gonorrhea
579.5
per 100K • 254 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 67 in Florida
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
41.1
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Gadsden County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 1,797.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1177.2 per 100,000 (516 cases, 136% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 579.5 per 100,000 (254 cases, 180% above the state rate), syphilis at 41.1 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 Gadsden County.

STD Trends in Gadsden 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
1,177.2
per 100K in 2023
337.8 in 2000
Peak 1,238.6 in 2009
Gonorrhea
579.5
per 100K in 2023
277.8 in 2000
Peak 629.8 in 2009
Syphilis (P&S)
41.1
per 100K in 2023
4.4 in 2000
Peak 41.5 in 2022

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

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Gadsden County vs Florida and the US

Infection Gadsden County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 1177.2516 cases 498.9 490.7 136% above 139.9% above 1st of 67
Gonorrhea 579.5254 cases 206.7 178.2 180.4% above 225.2% above 1st of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 41.118 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

Gadsden County ranks 1st of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,797.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Gadsden County, with 516 cases at a rate of 1177.2 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.