STD Rates in St. Lucie County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 373,621
Combined
510.1
per 100K
37th / 67
Chlamydia
380.6
per 100K • 1,422 cases
US rate: 490.7
36th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 66% of US counties
Gonorrhea
120.7
per 100K • 451 cases
US rate: 178.2
37th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 70% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.8
per 100K • 33 cases
US rate: 15.8
47th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 57% of US counties

St. Lucie County recorded a combined STD rate of 510.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 37th of 67 counties in Florida. Reported infections included chlamydia at 380.6 per 100,000 (1,422 cases, 24% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 120.7 per 100,000 (451 cases, 42% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.8 per 100,000 (33 cases, 54% 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 St. Lucie County.

STD Trends in St. Lucie 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
380.6
per 100K in 2023
186.1 in 2000
Peak 420.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
120.7
per 100K in 2023
124.6 in 2000
Peak 139.5 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
8.8
per 100K in 2023
0.5 in 2000
Peak 15.1 in 2022

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

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St. Lucie County vs Florida and the US

Infection St. Lucie County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 380.61,422 cases 498.9 490.7 23.7% below 22.4% below 36th of 67
Gonorrhea 120.7451 cases 206.7 178.2 41.6% below 32.3% below 37th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 8.833 cases 19.3 15.8 54.4% below 44.3% below 47th 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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St. Lucie County ranks 37th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 510.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in St. Lucie County, with 1,422 cases at a rate of 380.6 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.