STD Rates in San Joaquin County, California

2023 CDC surveillance data for San Joaquin County, California — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 800,982
Combined
703.9
per 100K
10th / 58
Chlamydia
529.6
per 100K • 4,242 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 58 in California
Higher than 80% of US counties
Gonorrhea
156.8
per 100K • 1,256 cases
US rate: 178.2
12th of 58 in California
Higher than 78% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
17.5
per 100K • 140 cases
US rate: 15.8
17th of 58 in California
Higher than 77% of US counties

San Joaquin County has one of the higher STD burdens in California, with a combined rate of 703.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 10th of 58 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 529.6 per 100,000 (4,242 cases, 8% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 156.8 per 100,000 (1,256 cases, 18% below the state rate), syphilis at 17.5 per 100,000 (140 cases, 7% 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 San Joaquin County.

STD Trends in San Joaquin County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the California 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
529.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 624.8 in 2019
Gonorrhea
156.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 222.8 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
17.5
per 100K in 2023
0.2 in 2000
Peak 51.0 in 2017

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

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San Joaquin County vs California and the US

Infection San Joaquin County California US vs California vs US Rank in California
Chlamydia 529.64,242 cases 491.1 490.7 7.8% above 7.9% above 10th of 58
Gonorrhea 156.81,256 cases 190.2 178.2 17.6% below 12% below 12th of 58
Syphilis (P&S) 17.5140 cases 16.3 15.8 7.4% above 10.8% above 17th of 58

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among California’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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San Joaquin County ranks 10th of 58 California counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 703.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in San Joaquin County, with 4,242 cases at a rate of 529.6 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.