STD Rates in Passaic County, New Jersey

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 513,393
Combined
624.5
per 100K
7th / 21
Chlamydia
492.8
per 100K • 2,530 cases
US rate: 490.7
5th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 77% of US counties
Gonorrhea
115.3
per 100K • 592 cases
US rate: 178.2
9th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 69% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16.4
per 100K • 84 cases
US rate: 15.8
2nd of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 75% of US counties

Passaic County reported a combined STD rate of 624.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 7th of 21 New Jersey counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 492.8 per 100,000 (2,530 cases, 28% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 115.3 per 100,000 (592 cases, 6% above the state rate), syphilis at 16.4 per 100,000 (84 cases, 102% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Passaic County.

STD Trends in Passaic County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Jersey 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
492.8
per 100K in 2023
155.9 in 2000
Peak 574.9 in 2018
Gonorrhea
115.3
per 100K in 2023
97.8 in 2000
Peak 161.0 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
16.4
per 100K in 2023
0.4 in 2000
Peak 16.4 in 2023

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

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Passaic County vs New Jersey and the US

Infection Passaic County New Jersey US vs New Jersey vs US Rank in New Jersey
Chlamydia 492.82,530 cases 384.1 490.7 28.3% above 0.4% above 5th of 21
Gonorrhea 115.3592 cases 109.1 178.2 5.7% above 35.3% below 9th of 21
Syphilis (P&S) 16.484 cases 8.1 15.8 102.5% above 3.8% above 2nd of 21

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among New Jersey’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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Passaic County ranks 7th of 21 New Jersey counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 624.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Passaic County, with 2,530 cases at a rate of 492.8 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.