STD Rates in Harford County, Maryland

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 264,622
Combined
415.3
per 100K
14th / 24
Chlamydia
316.3
per 100K • 837 cases
US rate: 490.7
14th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 56% of US counties
Gonorrhea
90.3
per 100K • 239 cases
US rate: 178.2
13th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 62% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.7
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 15.8
10th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 57% of US counties

Harford County recorded a combined STD rate of 415.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 14th of 24 counties in Maryland. Reported infections included chlamydia at 316.3 per 100,000 (837 cases, 45% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 90.3 per 100,000 (239 cases, 56% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.7 per 100,000 (23 cases, 39% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Harford County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Harford County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Maryland 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
316.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 407.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
90.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 106.5 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
8.7
per 100K in 2023
1.8 in 2000
Peak 9.9 in 2001

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

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Harford County vs Maryland and the US

Infection Harford County Maryland US vs Maryland vs US Rank in Maryland
Chlamydia 316.3837 cases 579.8 490.7 45.4% below 35.5% below 14th of 24
Gonorrhea 90.3239 cases 207.1 178.2 56.4% below 49.3% below 13th of 24
Syphilis (P&S) 8.723 cases 14.2 15.8 38.7% below 44.9% below 10th of 24

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Maryland’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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Harford County ranks 14th of 24 Maryland counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 415.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Harford County, with 837 cases at a rate of 316.3 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.