STD Rates in Ulster County, New York

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 182,337
Combined
376.7
per 100K
28th / 62
Chlamydia
297.8
per 100K • 543 cases
US rate: 490.7
27th of 62 in New York
Higher than 52% of US counties
Gonorrhea
72.9
per 100K • 133 cases
US rate: 178.2
29th of 62 in New York
Higher than 55% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Ulster County reported a combined STD rate of 376.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 28th of 62 New York counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 297.8 per 100,000 (543 cases, 47% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 72.9 per 100,000 (133 cases, 69% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.0 per 100,000 (11 cases, 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 Ulster County.

STD Trends in Ulster County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New York 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
297.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 340.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
72.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 81.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
6.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 7.9 in 2019

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

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Ulster County vs New York and the US

Infection Ulster County New York US vs New York vs US Rank in New York
Chlamydia 297.8543 cases 558.4 490.7 46.7% below 39.3% below 27th of 62
Gonorrhea 72.9133 cases 235.6 178.2 69.1% below 59.1% below 29th of 62
Syphilis (P&S) 611 cases 14.8 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Ulster County ranks 28th of 62 New York counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 376.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ulster County, with 543 cases at a rate of 297.8 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.