STD Rates in Orleans County, New York

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 39,132
Combined
291.4
per 100K
35th / 62
Chlamydia
212.1
per 100K • 83 cases
US rate: 490.7
40th of 62 in New York
Higher than 32% of US counties
Gonorrhea
66.5
per 100K • 26 cases
US rate: 178.2
34th of 62 in New York
Higher than 51% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
12.8
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Orleans County recorded a combined STD rate of 291.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 35th of 62 counties in New York. Reported infections included chlamydia at 212.1 per 100,000 (83 cases, 62% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 66.5 per 100,000 (26 cases, 72% below the state rate), syphilis at 12.8 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Orleans County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Orleans 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
212.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 464.4 in 2010
Gonorrhea
66.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 116.5 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
12.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 12.8 in 2023

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

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Orleans County vs New York and the US

Infection Orleans County New York US vs New York vs US Rank in New York
Chlamydia 212.183 cases 558.4 490.7 62% below 56.8% below 40th of 62
Gonorrhea 66.526 cases 235.6 178.2 71.8% below 62.7% below 34th of 62
Syphilis (P&S) 12.85 cases 14.8 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Orleans County ranks 35th of 62 New York counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 291.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Orleans County, with 83 cases at a rate of 212.1 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.