STD Rates in Orange County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 1,471,406
Combined
986.7
per 100K
7th / 67
Chlamydia
690.7
per 100K • 10,163 cases
US rate: 490.7
7th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 89% of US counties
Gonorrhea
277.5
per 100K • 4,083 cases
US rate: 178.2
12th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 91% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18.5
per 100K • 272 cases
US rate: 15.8
23rd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 78% of US counties

Orange County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 986.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 690.7 per 100,000 (10,163 cases, 38% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 277.5 per 100,000 (4,083 cases, 34% above the state rate), syphilis at 18.5 per 100,000 (272 cases, 4% 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 Orange County.

STD Trends in Orange 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
690.7
per 100K in 2023
338.8 in 2000
Peak 746.2 in 2021
Gonorrhea
277.5
per 100K in 2023
214.5 in 2000
Peak 322.2 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
18.5
per 100K in 2023
5.0 in 2000
Peak 29.3 in 2021

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

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Orange County vs Florida and the US

Infection Orange County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 690.710,163 cases 498.9 490.7 38.4% above 40.8% above 7th of 67
Gonorrhea 277.54,083 cases 206.7 178.2 34.3% above 55.7% above 12th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 18.5272 cases 19.3 15.8 4.1% below 17.1% above 23rd 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

Orange County ranks 7th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 986.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Orange County, with 10,163 cases at a rate of 690.7 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.