STD Rates in Middlesex County, New Jersey

2023 CDC surveillance data for Middlesex County, New Jersey — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 863,558
Combined
360.4
per 100K
12th / 21
Chlamydia
289.5
per 100K • 2,500 cases
US rate: 490.7
12th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 51% of US counties
Gonorrhea
66
per 100K • 570 cases
US rate: 178.2
12th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 51% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.9
per 100K • 42 cases
US rate: 15.8
13th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 42% of US counties

Middlesex County recorded a combined STD rate of 360.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 12th of 21 counties in New Jersey. Reported infections included chlamydia at 289.5 per 100,000 (2,500 cases, 25% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 66.0 per 100,000 (570 cases, 40% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.9 per 100,000 (42 cases, 40% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Middlesex County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Middlesex County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Jersey 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
289.5
per 100K in 2023
89.3 in 2000
Peak 340.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
66.0
per 100K in 2023
26.3 in 2000
Peak 70.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
4.9
per 100K in 2023
0.3 in 2000
Peak 7.3 in 2021

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

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Middlesex County vs New Jersey and the US

Infection Middlesex County New Jersey US vs New Jersey vs US Rank in New Jersey
Chlamydia 289.52,500 cases 384.1 490.7 24.6% below 41% below 12th of 21
Gonorrhea 66570 cases 109.1 178.2 39.5% below 63% below 12th of 21
Syphilis (P&S) 4.942 cases 8.1 15.8 39.5% below 69% below 13th of 21

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among New Jersey’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

Middlesex County ranks 12th of 21 New Jersey counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 360.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Middlesex County, with 2,500 cases at a rate of 289.5 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Middlesex County and New Jersey. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.