STD Rates in Orange County, New York

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 407,438
Combined
463.2
per 100K
18th / 62
Chlamydia
365.7
per 100K • 1,490 cases
US rate: 490.7
15th of 62 in New York
Higher than 64% of US counties
Gonorrhea
86.9
per 100K • 354 cases
US rate: 178.2
24th of 62 in New York
Higher than 61% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.6
per 100K • 43 cases
US rate: 15.8
18th of 62 in New York
Higher than 62% of US counties

Orange County reported a combined STD rate of 463.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 18th of 62 New York counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 365.7 per 100,000 (1,490 cases, 35% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 86.9 per 100,000 (354 cases, 63% below the state rate), syphilis at 10.6 per 100,000 (43 cases, 28% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Orange County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Orange 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
365.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 457.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
86.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 98.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
10.6
per 100K in 2023
0.6 in 2000
Peak 15.8 in 2021

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

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Orange County vs New York and the US

Infection Orange County New York US vs New York vs US Rank in New York
Chlamydia 365.71,490 cases 558.4 490.7 34.5% below 25.5% below 15th of 62
Gonorrhea 86.9354 cases 235.6 178.2 63.1% below 51.2% below 24th of 62
Syphilis (P&S) 10.643 cases 14.8 15.8 28.4% below 32.9% below 18th 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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Orange County ranks 18th of 62 New York counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 463.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Orange County, with 1,490 cases at a rate of 365.7 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.