STD Rates in Hernando County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 212,784
Combined
318.6
per 100K
58th / 67
Chlamydia
237.8
per 100K • 506 cases
US rate: 490.7
59th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 40% of US counties
Gonorrhea
70.5
per 100K • 150 cases
US rate: 178.2
56th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 53% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.3
per 100K • 22 cases
US rate: 15.8
42nd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 61% of US counties

Hernando County is among the lower-burden counties in Florida, reporting a combined STD rate of 318.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 58th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 237.8 per 100,000 (506 cases, 52% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 70.5 per 100,000 (150 cases, 66% below the state rate), syphilis at 10.3 per 100,000 (22 cases, 47% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Hernando County.

STD Trends in Hernando 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
237.8
per 100K in 2023
111.9 in 2000
Peak 331.1 in 2018
Gonorrhea
70.5
per 100K in 2023
47.9 in 2000
Peak 101.2 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
10.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.3 in 2023

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

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Hernando County vs Florida and the US

Infection Hernando County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 237.8506 cases 498.9 490.7 52.3% below 51.5% below 59th of 67
Gonorrhea 70.5150 cases 206.7 178.2 65.9% below 60.4% below 56th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 10.322 cases 19.3 15.8 46.6% below 34.8% below 42nd 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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Hernando County ranks 58th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 318.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hernando County, with 506 cases at a rate of 237.8 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.