STD Rates in Manatee County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 441,138
Combined
530.5
per 100K
34th / 67
Chlamydia
386.5
per 100K • 1,705 cases
US rate: 490.7
35th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 67% of US counties
Gonorrhea
137.4
per 100K • 606 cases
US rate: 178.2
30th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 74% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.6
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 15.8
56th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 49% of US counties

Manatee County recorded a combined STD rate of 530.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 34th of 67 counties in Florida. Reported infections included chlamydia at 386.5 per 100,000 (1,705 cases, 23% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 137.4 per 100,000 (606 cases, 34% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.6 per 100,000 (29 cases, 66% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Manatee County.

STD Trends in Manatee 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
386.5
per 100K in 2023
211.6 in 2000
Peak 427.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
137.4
per 100K in 2023
170.2 in 2000
Peak 170.2 in 2000
Syphilis (P&S)
6.6
per 100K in 2023
2.6 in 2000
Peak 25.2 in 2017

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

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Manatee County vs Florida and the US

Infection Manatee County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 386.51,705 cases 498.9 490.7 22.5% below 21.2% below 35th of 67
Gonorrhea 137.4606 cases 206.7 178.2 33.5% below 22.9% below 30th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 6.629 cases 19.3 15.8 65.8% below 58.2% below 56th 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

Manatee County ranks 34th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 530.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Manatee County, with 1,705 cases at a rate of 386.5 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.