STD Rates in Putnam County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 75,949
Combined
680.7
per 100K
19th / 67
Chlamydia
497.7
per 100K • 378 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 78% of US counties
Gonorrhea
168.5
per 100K • 128 cases
US rate: 178.2
22nd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 80% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
14.5
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Putnam County reported a combined STD rate of 680.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 19th of 67 Florida counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 497.7 per 100,000 (378 cases, 0% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 168.5 per 100,000 (128 cases, 18% below the state rate), syphilis at 14.5 per 100,000 (11 cases, 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 Putnam County.

STD Trends in Putnam 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
497.7
per 100K in 2023
242.9 in 2000
Peak 631.5 in 2020
Gonorrhea
168.5
per 100K in 2023
223.0 in 2000
Peak 276.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
14.5
per 100K in 2023
1.4 in 2000
Peak 17.4 in 2022

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

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Putnam County vs Florida and the US

Infection Putnam County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 497.7378 cases 498.9 490.7 0.2% below 1.4% above 18th of 67
Gonorrhea 168.5128 cases 206.7 178.2 18.5% below 5.4% below 22nd of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 14.511 cases 19.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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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FAQs

Putnam County ranks 19th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 680.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Putnam County, with 378 cases at a rate of 497.7 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.