STD Rates in Lake County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 424,468
Combined
406.4
per 100K
50th / 67
Chlamydia
295.9
per 100K • 1,256 cases
US rate: 490.7
50th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 52% of US counties
Gonorrhea
102.5
per 100K • 435 cases
US rate: 178.2
45th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 65% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8
per 100K • 34 cases
US rate: 15.8
50th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 54% of US counties

Lake County recorded a combined STD rate of 406.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 50th of 67 counties in Florida. Reported infections included chlamydia at 295.9 per 100,000 (1,256 cases, 41% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 102.5 per 100,000 (435 cases, 50% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.0 per 100,000 (34 cases, 59% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Lake County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Lake 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
295.9
per 100K in 2023
136.8 in 2000
Peak 342.9 in 2019
Gonorrhea
102.5
per 100K in 2023
99.2 in 2000
Peak 112.8 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
8.0
per 100K in 2023
0.9 in 2000
Peak 10.3 in 2001

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

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Lake County vs Florida and the US

Infection Lake County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 295.91,256 cases 498.9 490.7 40.7% below 39.7% below 50th of 67
Gonorrhea 102.5435 cases 206.7 178.2 50.4% below 42.5% below 45th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 834 cases 19.3 15.8 58.5% below 49.4% below 50th 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

Lake County ranks 50th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 406.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lake County, with 1,256 cases at a rate of 295.9 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.