STD Rates in Hudson County, New Jersey

2023 CDC surveillance data for Hudson County, New Jersey — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 705,496
Combined
666.6
per 100K
4th / 21
Chlamydia
487.6
per 100K • 3,440 cases
US rate: 490.7
7th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 77% of US counties
Gonorrhea
167.7
per 100K • 1,183 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 79% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.3
per 100K • 80 cases
US rate: 15.8
4th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 64% of US counties

Hudson County has one of the higher STD burdens in New Jersey, with a combined rate of 666.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 21 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 487.6 per 100,000 (3,440 cases, 27% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 167.7 per 100,000 (1,183 cases, 54% above the state rate), syphilis at 11.3 per 100,000 (80 cases, 40% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Hudson County.

STD Trends in Hudson County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Jersey 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
487.6
per 100K in 2023
172.1 in 2000
Peak 507.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
167.7
per 100K in 2023
89.3 in 2000
Peak 167.7 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
11.3
per 100K in 2023
0.5 in 2000
Peak 16.2 in 2021

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

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Hudson County vs New Jersey and the US

Infection Hudson County New Jersey US vs New Jersey vs US Rank in New Jersey
Chlamydia 487.63,440 cases 384.1 490.7 26.9% above 0.6% below 7th of 21
Gonorrhea 167.71,183 cases 109.1 178.2 53.7% above 5.9% below 4th of 21
Syphilis (P&S) 11.380 cases 8.1 15.8 39.5% above 28.5% below 4th of 21

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among New Jersey’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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Hudson County ranks 4th of 21 New Jersey counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 666.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hudson County, with 3,440 cases at a rate of 487.6 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.