STD Rates in Okaloosa County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 218,453
Combined
515.9
per 100K
36th / 67
Chlamydia
389.1
per 100K • 850 cases
US rate: 490.7
33rd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 67% of US counties
Gonorrhea
116.3
per 100K • 254 cases
US rate: 178.2
38th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 69% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.5
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 15.8
41st of 67 in Florida
Higher than 62% of US counties

Okaloosa County recorded a combined STD rate of 515.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 36th of 67 counties in Florida. Reported infections included chlamydia at 389.1 per 100,000 (850 cases, 22% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 116.3 per 100,000 (254 cases, 44% below the state rate), syphilis at 10.5 per 100,000 (23 cases, 46% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Okaloosa County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Okaloosa 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
389.1
per 100K in 2023
313.8 in 2000
Peak 568.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
116.3
per 100K in 2023
169.5 in 2000
Peak 215.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
10.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 20.2 in 2021

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

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Okaloosa County vs Florida and the US

Infection Okaloosa County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 389.1850 cases 498.9 490.7 22% below 20.7% below 33rd of 67
Gonorrhea 116.3254 cases 206.7 178.2 43.7% below 34.7% below 38th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 10.523 cases 19.3 15.8 45.6% below 33.5% below 41st 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

Okaloosa County ranks 36th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 515.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Okaloosa County, with 850 cases at a rate of 389.1 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.