STD Rates in Jefferson County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 15,451
Combined
796.1
per 100K
15th / 67
Chlamydia
466
per 100K • 72 cases
US rate: 490.7
22nd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 75% of US counties
Gonorrhea
304.2
per 100K • 47 cases
US rate: 178.2
8th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 92% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
25.9
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jefferson County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 796.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 15th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 466.0 per 100,000 (72 cases, 7% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 304.2 per 100,000 (47 cases, 47% above the state rate), syphilis at 25.9 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Jefferson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Jefferson 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
466.0
per 100K in 2023
116.6 in 2000
Peak 650.9 in 2008
Gonorrhea
304.2
per 100K in 2023
85.5 in 2000
Peak 304.2 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
25.9
per 100K in 2023
7.8 in 2000
Peak 34.5 in 2020

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

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Jefferson County vs Florida and the US

Infection Jefferson County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 46672 cases 498.9 490.7 6.6% below 5% below 22nd of 67
Gonorrhea 304.247 cases 206.7 178.2 47.2% above 70.7% above 8th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 25.94 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

Jefferson County ranks 15th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 796.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jefferson County, with 72 cases at a rate of 466.0 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.