STD Rates in Sarasota County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 468,968
Combined
373.4
per 100K
52nd / 67
Chlamydia
257.8
per 100K • 1,209 cases
US rate: 490.7
55th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 44% of US counties
Gonorrhea
104.9
per 100K • 492 cases
US rate: 178.2
43rd of 67 in Florida
Higher than 66% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
10.7
per 100K • 50 cases
US rate: 15.8
40th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 63% of US counties

Sarasota County is among the lower-burden counties in Florida, reporting a combined STD rate of 373.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 52nd of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 257.8 per 100,000 (1,209 cases, 48% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 104.9 per 100,000 (492 cases, 49% below the state rate), syphilis at 10.7 per 100,000 (50 cases, 45% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Sarasota County.

STD Trends in Sarasota 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
257.8
per 100K in 2023
142.2 in 2000
Peak 273.8 in 2017
Gonorrhea
104.9
per 100K in 2023
102.1 in 2000
Peak 104.9 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
10.7
per 100K in 2023
2.4 in 2000
Peak 18.5 in 2018

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

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Sarasota County vs Florida and the US

Infection Sarasota County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 257.81,209 cases 498.9 490.7 48.3% below 47.5% below 55th of 67
Gonorrhea 104.9492 cases 206.7 178.2 49.3% below 41.1% below 43rd of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 10.750 cases 19.3 15.8 44.6% below 32.3% below 40th 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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FAQs

Sarasota County ranks 52nd of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 373.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Sarasota County, with 1,209 cases at a rate of 257.8 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.