STD Rates in Otsego County, New York

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 60,124
Combined
301.1
per 100K
34th / 62
Chlamydia
257.8
per 100K • 155 cases
US rate: 490.7
31st of 62 in New York
Higher than 44% of US counties
Gonorrhea
41.6
per 100K • 25 cases
US rate: 178.2
47th of 62 in New York
Higher than 34% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
1.7
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Otsego County recorded a combined STD rate of 301.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 34th of 62 counties in New York. Reported infections included chlamydia at 257.8 per 100,000 (155 cases, 54% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 41.6 per 100,000 (25 cases, 82% below the state rate), syphilis at 1.7 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Otsego County.

STD Trends in Otsego 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
257.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 478.9 in 2016
Gonorrhea
41.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 66.0 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
1.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.6 in 2021

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

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Otsego County vs New York and the US

Infection Otsego County New York US vs New York vs US Rank in New York
Chlamydia 257.8155 cases 558.4 490.7 53.8% below 47.5% below 31st of 62
Gonorrhea 41.625 cases 235.6 178.2 82.3% below 76.7% below 47th of 62
Syphilis (P&S) 1.71 case 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

Otsego County ranks 34th of 62 New York counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 301.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Otsego County, with 155 cases at a rate of 257.8 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.