STD Rates in Hillsborough County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 1,535,540
Combined
894.9
per 100K
12th / 67
Chlamydia
616.2
per 100K • 9,462 cases
US rate: 490.7
9th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 86% of US counties
Gonorrhea
252.1
per 100K • 3,871 cases
US rate: 178.2
13th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 89% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
26.6
per 100K • 408 cases
US rate: 15.8
15th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 86% of US counties

Hillsborough County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 894.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 12th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 616.2 per 100,000 (9,462 cases, 24% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 252.1 per 100,000 (3,871 cases, 22% above the state rate), syphilis at 26.6 per 100,000 (408 cases, 38% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Hillsborough County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Hillsborough 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
616.2
per 100K in 2023
270.5 in 2000
Peak 616.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
252.1
per 100K in 2023
164.8 in 2000
Peak 271.0 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
26.6
per 100K in 2023
2.0 in 2000
Peak 31.3 in 2021

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

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Hillsborough County vs Florida and the US

Infection Hillsborough County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 616.29,462 cases 498.9 490.7 23.5% above 25.6% above 9th of 67
Gonorrhea 252.13,871 cases 206.7 178.2 22% above 41.5% above 13th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 26.6408 cases 19.3 15.8 37.8% above 68.4% above 15th 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

Hillsborough County ranks 12th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 894.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hillsborough County, with 9,462 cases at a rate of 616.2 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Hillsborough 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.