STD Rates in Montgomery County, New York

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 49,378
Combined
358.5
per 100K
30th / 62
Chlamydia
249.1
per 100K • 123 cases
US rate: 490.7
32nd of 62 in New York
Higher than 42% of US counties
Gonorrhea
107.4
per 100K • 53 cases
US rate: 178.2
19th of 62 in New York
Higher than 67% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Montgomery County reported a combined STD rate of 358.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 30th of 62 New York counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 249.1 per 100,000 (123 cases, 55% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 107.4 per 100,000 (53 cases, 54% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.0 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Montgomery County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Montgomery County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New York 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
249.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 402.7 in 2017
Gonorrhea
107.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 153.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
2.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.1 in 2018

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

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Montgomery County vs New York and the US

Infection Montgomery County New York US vs New York vs US Rank in New York
Chlamydia 249.1123 cases 558.4 490.7 55.4% below 49.2% below 32nd of 62
Gonorrhea 107.453 cases 235.6 178.2 54.4% below 39.7% below 19th of 62
Syphilis (P&S) 21 case 14.8 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among New York’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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Montgomery County ranks 30th of 62 New York counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 358.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Montgomery County, with 123 cases at a rate of 249.1 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.