STD Rates in Gulf County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,691
Combined
318.7
per 100K
57th / 67
Chlamydia
261.3
per 100K • 41 cases
US rate: 490.7
54th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 45% of US counties
Gonorrhea
51
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
6.4
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Gulf County is among the lower-burden counties in Florida, reporting a combined STD rate of 318.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 57th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 261.3 per 100,000 (41 cases, 48% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 51.0 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 6.4 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Gulf County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Gulf 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
261.3
per 100K in 2023
20.6 in 2000
Peak 381.3 in 2019
Gonorrhea
51.0
per 100K in 2023
20.6 in 2000
Peak 176.2 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
6.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 26.1 in 2022

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

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Gulf County vs Florida and the US

Infection Gulf County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 261.341 cases 498.9 490.7 47.6% below 46.7% below 54th of 67
Gonorrhea 518 cases 206.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 6.41 case 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

Gulf County ranks 57th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 318.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Gulf County, with 41 cases at a rate of 261.3 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.