STD Rates in Leon County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 296,910
Combined
1634.8
per 100K
2nd / 67
Chlamydia
1080.8
per 100K • 3,209 cases
US rate: 490.7
2nd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 97% of US counties
Gonorrhea
515.6
per 100K • 1,531 cases
US rate: 178.2
2nd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
38.4
per 100K • 114 cases
US rate: 15.8
6th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 93% of US counties

Leon County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 1,634.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 2nd of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1080.8 per 100,000 (3,209 cases, 117% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 515.6 per 100,000 (1,531 cases, 149% above the state rate), syphilis at 38.4 per 100,000 (114 cases, 99% above the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Leon County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Leon 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
1,080.8
per 100K in 2023
252.4 in 2000
Peak 1,151.5 in 2016
Gonorrhea
515.6
per 100K in 2023
156.4 in 2000
Peak 526.6 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
38.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 45.1 in 2022

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

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Leon County vs Florida and the US

Infection Leon County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 1080.83,209 cases 498.9 490.7 116.6% above 120.3% above 2nd of 67
Gonorrhea 515.61,531 cases 206.7 178.2 149.4% above 189.3% above 2nd of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 38.4114 cases 19.3 15.8 99% above 143% above 6th 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

Leon County ranks 2nd of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,634.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Leon County, with 3,209 cases at a rate of 1080.8 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.