STD Rates in Sumter County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 151,594
Combined
222.3
per 100K
65th / 67
Chlamydia
153.7
per 100K • 233 cases
US rate: 490.7
66th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 16% of US counties
Gonorrhea
66.6
per 100K • 101 cases
US rate: 178.2
58th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 51% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
2
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Sumter County is among the lower-burden counties in Florida, reporting a combined STD rate of 222.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 65th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 153.7 per 100,000 (233 cases, 69% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 66.6 per 100,000 (101 cases, 68% below the state rate), syphilis at 2.0 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Sumter County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Sumter 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
153.7
per 100K in 2023
211.1 in 2000
Peak 310.9 in 2007
Gonorrhea
66.6
per 100K in 2023
190.6 in 2000
Peak 190.6 in 2000
Syphilis (P&S)
2.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 5.4 in 2020

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

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Sumter County vs Florida and the US

Infection Sumter County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 153.7233 cases 498.9 490.7 69.2% below 68.7% below 66th of 67
Gonorrhea 66.6101 cases 206.7 178.2 67.8% below 62.6% below 58th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 23 cases 19.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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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Sumter County ranks 65th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 222.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Sumter County, with 233 cases at a rate of 153.7 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.