STD Rates in Sussex County, New Jersey

2023 CDC surveillance data for Sussex County, New Jersey — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 146,142
Combined
166.3
per 100K
21st / 21
Chlamydia
134.8
per 100K • 197 cases
US rate: 490.7
21st of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 11% of US counties
Gonorrhea
27.4
per 100K • 40 cases
US rate: 178.2
20th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 23% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.1
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Sussex County is among the lower-burden counties in New Jersey, reporting a combined STD rate of 166.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 21st of 21 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 134.8 per 100,000 (197 cases, 65% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 27.4 per 100,000 (40 cases, 75% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.1 per 100,000 (6 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Sussex County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Sussex County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Jersey 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
134.8
per 100K in 2023
23.5 in 2000
Peak 160.8 in 2017
Gonorrhea
27.4
per 100K in 2023
4.1 in 2000
Peak 29.9 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
4.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.9 in 2016

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

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Sussex County vs New Jersey and the US

Infection Sussex County New Jersey US vs New Jersey vs US Rank in New Jersey
Chlamydia 134.8197 cases 384.1 490.7 64.9% below 72.5% below 21st of 21
Gonorrhea 27.440 cases 109.1 178.2 74.9% below 84.6% below 20th of 21
Syphilis (P&S) 4.16 cases 8.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Sussex County ranks 21st of 21 New Jersey counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 166.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Sussex County, with 197 cases at a rate of 134.8 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.