STD Rates in Pinellas County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 961,643
Combined
665
per 100K
22nd / 67
Chlamydia
440.6
per 100K • 4,237 cases
US rate: 490.7
29th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 73% of US counties
Gonorrhea
186.9
per 100K • 1,797 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 82% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
37.5
per 100K • 361 cases
US rate: 15.8
7th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 93% of US counties

Pinellas County reported a combined STD rate of 665.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 67 Florida counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 440.6 per 100,000 (4,237 cases, 12% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 186.9 per 100,000 (1,797 cases, 10% below the state rate), syphilis at 37.5 per 100,000 (361 cases, 94% 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 Pinellas County.

STD Trends in Pinellas 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
440.6
per 100K in 2023
198.9 in 2000
Peak 469.3 in 2019
Gonorrhea
186.9
per 100K in 2023
167.2 in 2000
Peak 198.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
37.5
per 100K in 2023
0.8 in 2000
Peak 37.5 in 2023

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

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Pinellas County vs Florida and the US

Infection Pinellas County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 440.64,237 cases 498.9 490.7 11.7% below 10.2% below 29th of 67
Gonorrhea 186.91,797 cases 206.7 178.2 9.6% below 4.9% above 18th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 37.5361 cases 19.3 15.8 94.3% above 137.3% above 7th 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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Pinellas County ranks 22nd of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 665.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Pinellas County, with 4,237 cases at a rate of 440.6 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.