STD Rates in Rockland County, New York

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 340,803
Combined
368
per 100K
29th / 62
Chlamydia
299
per 100K • 1,019 cases
US rate: 490.7
25th of 62 in New York
Higher than 53% of US counties
Gonorrhea
64.3
per 100K • 219 cases
US rate: 178.2
36th of 62 in New York
Higher than 50% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.7
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Rockland County reported a combined STD rate of 368.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 29th of 62 New York counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 299.0 per 100,000 (1,019 cases, 46% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 64.3 per 100,000 (219 cases, 73% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.7 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Rockland County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Rockland County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New York 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
299.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 368.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
64.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 64.3 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7
per 100K in 2023
0.3 in 2000
Peak 6.2 in 2021

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

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Rockland County vs New York and the US

Infection Rockland County New York US vs New York vs US Rank in New York
Chlamydia 2991,019 cases 558.4 490.7 46.5% below 39.1% below 25th of 62
Gonorrhea 64.3219 cases 235.6 178.2 72.7% below 63.9% below 36th of 62
Syphilis (P&S) 4.716 cases 14.8 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among New York’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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Rockland County ranks 29th of 62 New York counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 368.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Rockland County, with 1,019 cases at a rate of 299.0 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.