STD Rates in Morris County, New Jersey

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 514,493
Combined
227.6
per 100K
18th / 21
Chlamydia
193.2
per 100K • 994 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 27% of US counties
Gonorrhea
32.3
per 100K • 166 cases
US rate: 178.2
19th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 27% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2.1
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Morris County is among the lower-burden counties in New Jersey, reporting a combined STD rate of 227.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 18th of 21 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 193.2 per 100,000 (994 cases, 50% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 32.3 per 100,000 (166 cases, 70% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.1 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Morris County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Morris 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
193.2
per 100K in 2023
39.0 in 2000
Peak 205.9 in 2017
Gonorrhea
32.3
per 100K in 2023
8.7 in 2000
Peak 32.3 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
2.1
per 100K in 2023
0.4 in 2000
Peak 4.3 in 2019

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

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Morris County vs New Jersey and the US

Infection Morris County New Jersey US vs New Jersey vs US Rank in New Jersey
Chlamydia 193.2994 cases 384.1 490.7 49.7% below 60.6% below 18th of 21
Gonorrhea 32.3166 cases 109.1 178.2 70.4% below 81.9% below 19th of 21
Syphilis (P&S) 2.111 cases 8.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Morris County ranks 18th of 21 New Jersey counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 227.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Morris County, with 994 cases at a rate of 193.2 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.