STD Rates in Palm Beach County, Florida

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

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Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 1,533,770
Combined
613.9
per 100K
28th / 67
Chlamydia
457.5
per 100K • 7,017 cases
US rate: 490.7
25th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 74% of US counties
Gonorrhea
144.7
per 100K • 2,220 cases
US rate: 178.2
28th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 75% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.7
per 100K • 180 cases
US rate: 15.8
34th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 66% of US counties

Palm Beach County reported a combined STD rate of 613.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 28th of 67 Florida counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 457.5 per 100,000 (7,017 cases, 8% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 144.7 per 100,000 (2,220 cases, 30% below the state rate), syphilis at 11.7 per 100,000 (180 cases, 39% 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 Palm Beach County.

STD Trends in Palm Beach 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
457.5
per 100K in 2023
146.5 in 2000
Peak 457.5 in 2023
Gonorrhea
144.7
per 100K in 2023
87.5 in 2000
Peak 144.7 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
11.7
per 100K in 2023
4.8 in 2000
Peak 13.3 in 2022

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

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Palm Beach County vs Florida and the US

Infection Palm Beach County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 457.57,017 cases 498.9 490.7 8.3% below 6.8% below 25th of 67
Gonorrhea 144.72,220 cases 206.7 178.2 30% below 18.8% below 28th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 11.7180 cases 19.3 15.8 39.4% below 25.9% below 34th 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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Largest cities in Palm Beach County, Florida

Largest first, by Census population. Each city page lists nearby clinics, free and low-cost testing, and labs.

STD testing in West Palm Beach, FL122,290 people → STD testing in Boca Raton, FL100,234 people → STD testing in Boynton Beach, FL81,435 people → STD testing in Delray Beach, FL67,979 people → STD testing in Wellington, FL62,146 people → STD testing in Jupiter, FL61,883 people → STD testing in Palm Beach Gardens, FL60,959 people → STD testing in Greenacres, FL44,373 people → STD testing in Lake Worth Beach, FL43,365 people → STD testing in The Acreage, FL40,843 people →
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STD testing in Royal Palm Beach, FL40,344 people → STD testing in Riviera Beach, FL38,657 people → STD testing in Palm Springs, FL27,356 people → STD testing in Belle Glade, FL16,972 people → STD testing in North Palm Beach, FL13,238 people → STD testing in Jupiter Farms, FL12,945 people → STD testing in Lantana, FL12,256 people → STD testing in Palm Beach, FL9,348 people → STD testing in Lake Park, FL9,081 people → STD testing in Pahokee, FL5,609 people → STD testing in Mangonia Park, FL2,384 people → STD testing in Lake Worth, FL →

Largest Counties in Florida

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Palm Beach County ranks 28th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 613.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Palm Beach County, with 7,017 cases at a rate of 457.5 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.
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