STD Rates in Prince George's County, Maryland

2023 CDC surveillance data for Prince George's County, Maryland — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

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Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 947,441
Combined
1028.3
per 100K
3rd / 24
Chlamydia
728.7
per 100K • 6,904 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 90% of US counties
Gonorrhea
284.3
per 100K • 2,694 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 91% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
15.3
per 100K • 145 cases
US rate: 15.8
5th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 73% of US counties

Prince George's County has one of the higher STD burdens in Maryland, with a combined rate of 1,028.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 24 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 728.7 per 100,000 (6,904 cases, 26% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 284.3 per 100,000 (2,694 cases, 37% above the state rate), syphilis at 15.3 per 100,000 (145 cases, 8% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Prince George's County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Prince George's County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Maryland 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
728.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 908.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
284.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 284.3 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
15.3
per 100K in 2023
2.5 in 2000
Peak 18.6 in 2019

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

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Prince George's County vs Maryland and the US

Infection Prince George's County Maryland US vs Maryland vs US Rank in Maryland
Chlamydia 728.76,904 cases 579.8 490.7 25.7% above 48.5% above 3rd of 24
Gonorrhea 284.32,694 cases 207.1 178.2 37.3% above 59.5% above 4th of 24
Syphilis (P&S) 15.3145 cases 14.2 15.8 7.7% above 3.2% below 5th of 24

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Maryland’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 Prince George's County, Maryland

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

STD testing in Bowie, MD57,926 people → STD testing in Clinton, MD38,376 people → STD testing in Chillum, MD34,871 people → STD testing in College Park, MD34,540 people → STD testing in Laurel, MD29,798 people → STD testing in Fort Washington, MD25,134 people → STD testing in Greenbelt, MD24,678 people → STD testing in Landover, MD24,514 people → STD testing in Camp Springs, MD22,544 people → STD testing in Langley Park, MD21,508 people →
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STD testing in Hyattsville, MD20,966 people → STD testing in East Riverdale, MD18,336 people → STD testing in Oxon Hill, MD17,893 people → STD testing in Glassmanor, MD16,981 people → STD testing in Hillcrest Heights, MD16,063 people → STD testing in Lake Arbor, MD14,335 people → STD testing in Kettering, MD14,014 people → STD testing in Glenn Dale, MD13,772 people → STD testing in Brock Hall, MD13,615 people → STD testing in New Carrollton, MD13,564 people → STD testing in Largo, MD12,229 people → STD testing in Lanham, MD11,433 people → STD testing in Mitchellville, MD11,359 people → STD testing in Friendly, MD11,119 people → STD testing in Forestville, MD10,495 people → STD testing in Marlton, MD10,222 people → STD testing in Coral Hills, MD9,756 people → STD testing in Bladensburg, MD9,583 people → STD testing in Mount Rainier, MD8,245 people → STD testing in Cheverly, MD6,096 people → STD testing in Riverdale, MD →

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FAQs

Prince George's County ranks 3rd of 24 Maryland counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,028.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Prince George's County, with 6,904 cases at a rate of 728.7 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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