STD Rates in Lafayette County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 8,078
Combined
309.5
per 100K
59th / 67
Chlamydia
185.7
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 490.7
Gonorrhea
123.8
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Lafayette County is among the lower-burden counties in Florida, reporting a combined STD rate of 309.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 59th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 185.7 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), gonorrhea at 123.8 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Lafayette County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Lafayette County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Lafayette 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
185.7
per 100K in 2023
199.9 in 2000
Peak 340.4 in 2020
Gonorrhea
123.8
per 100K in 2023
99.9 in 2000
Peak 142.5 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 24.3 in 2020

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

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Lafayette County vs Florida and the US

Infection Lafayette County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 185.715 cases 498.9 490.7 Too few cases Too few cases
Gonorrhea 123.810 cases 206.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 00 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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Lafayette County ranks 59th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 309.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lafayette County, with 15 cases at a rate of 185.7 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.