STD Rates in Jackson County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 48,623
Combined
935.8
per 100K
8th / 67
Chlamydia
664.3
per 100K • 323 cases
US rate: 490.7
8th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 88% of US counties
Gonorrhea
234.5
per 100K • 114 cases
US rate: 178.2
15th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 87% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
37
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jackson County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 935.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 8th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 664.3 per 100,000 (323 cases, 33% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 234.5 per 100,000 (114 cases, 13% above the state rate), syphilis at 37.0 per 100,000 (18 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Jackson County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Jackson 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
664.3
per 100K in 2023
62.0 in 2000
Peak 664.3 in 2023
Gonorrhea
234.5
per 100K in 2023
34.2 in 2000
Peak 341.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
37.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 39.4 in 2022

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

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Jackson County vs Florida and the US

Infection Jackson County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 664.3323 cases 498.9 490.7 33.2% above 35.4% above 8th of 67
Gonorrhea 234.5114 cases 206.7 178.2 13.4% above 31.6% above 15th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 3718 cases 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

Jackson County ranks 8th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 935.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jackson County, with 323 cases at a rate of 664.3 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.