STD Rates in St. Mary's County, Maryland

2023 CDC surveillance data for St. Mary's County, Maryland — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 115,278
Combined
334.9
per 100K
19th / 24
Chlamydia
253.3
per 100K • 292 cases
US rate: 490.7
20th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 43% of US counties
Gonorrhea
80.7
per 100K • 93 cases
US rate: 178.2
17th of 24 in Maryland
Higher than 58% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
0.9
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

St. Mary's County is among the lower-burden counties in Maryland, reporting a combined STD rate of 334.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 19th of 24 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 253.3 per 100,000 (292 cases, 56% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 80.7 per 100,000 (93 cases, 61% below the state rate), syphilis at 0.9 per 100,000 (1 case, 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 St. Mary's County.

STD Trends in St. Mary's County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Maryland 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
253.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 450.2 in 2019
Gonorrhea
80.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 276.6 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
0.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.3 in 2020

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

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St. Mary's County vs Maryland and the US

Infection St. Mary's County Maryland US vs Maryland vs US Rank in Maryland
Chlamydia 253.3292 cases 579.8 490.7 56.3% below 48.4% below 20th of 24
Gonorrhea 80.793 cases 207.1 178.2 61% below 54.7% below 17th of 24
Syphilis (P&S) 0.91 case 14.2 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Maryland’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

St. Mary's County ranks 19th of 24 Maryland counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 334.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in St. Mary's County, with 292 cases at a rate of 253.3 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.