STD Rates in Onondaga County, New York

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 467,911
Combined
834.1
per 100K
7th / 62
Chlamydia
599.9
per 100K • 2,807 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 62 in New York
Higher than 85% of US counties
Gonorrhea
219.7
per 100K • 1,028 cases
US rate: 178.2
8th of 62 in New York
Higher than 86% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
14.5
per 100K • 68 cases
US rate: 15.8
13th of 62 in New York
Higher than 71% of US counties

Onondaga County has one of the higher STD burdens in New York, with a combined rate of 834.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 62 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 599.9 per 100,000 (2,807 cases, 7% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 219.7 per 100,000 (1,028 cases, 7% below the state rate), syphilis at 14.5 per 100,000 (68 cases, 2% 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 Onondaga County.

STD Trends in Onondaga 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
599.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 695.6 in 2018
Gonorrhea
219.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 293.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
14.5
per 100K in 2023
1.1 in 2000
Peak 16.9 in 2022

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

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Onondaga County vs New York and the US

Infection Onondaga County New York US vs New York vs US Rank in New York
Chlamydia 599.92,807 cases 558.4 490.7 7.4% above 22.3% above 6th of 62
Gonorrhea 219.71,028 cases 235.6 178.2 6.7% below 23.3% above 8th of 62
Syphilis (P&S) 14.568 cases 14.8 15.8 2% below 8.2% below 13th of 62

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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FAQs

Onondaga County ranks 7th of 62 New York counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 834.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Onondaga County, with 2,807 cases at a rate of 599.9 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Onondaga County and New York. 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.