STD Rates in Lee County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 834,586
Combined
537.7
per 100K
33rd / 67
Chlamydia
399
per 100K • 3,330 cases
US rate: 490.7
32nd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 68% of US counties
Gonorrhea
124.4
per 100K • 1,038 cases
US rate: 178.2
34th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 71% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
14.3
per 100K • 119 cases
US rate: 15.8
30th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 71% of US counties

Lee County reported a combined STD rate of 537.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 33rd of 67 Florida counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 399.0 per 100,000 (3,330 cases, 20% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 124.4 per 100,000 (1,038 cases, 40% below the state rate), syphilis at 14.3 per 100,000 (119 cases, 26% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lee County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lee 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
399.0
per 100K in 2023
187.4 in 2000
Peak 418.2 in 2018
Gonorrhea
124.4
per 100K in 2023
127.5 in 2000
Peak 154.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
14.3
per 100K in 2023
1.6 in 2000
Peak 17.1 in 2021

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

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Lee County vs Florida and the US

Infection Lee County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 3993,330 cases 498.9 490.7 20% below 18.7% below 32nd of 67
Gonorrhea 124.41,038 cases 206.7 178.2 39.8% below 30.2% below 34th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 14.3119 cases 19.3 15.8 25.9% below 9.5% below 30th 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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Lee County ranks 33rd of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 537.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lee County, with 3,330 cases at a rate of 399.0 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.