STD Rates in Walton County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 86,342
Combined
461
per 100K
43rd / 67
Chlamydia
318.5
per 100K • 275 cases
US rate: 490.7
45th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 57% of US counties
Gonorrhea
105.4
per 100K • 91 cases
US rate: 178.2
41st of 67 in Florida
Higher than 66% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
37.1
per 100K • 32 cases
US rate: 15.8
8th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 93% of US counties

Walton County recorded a combined STD rate of 461.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 43rd of 67 counties in Florida. Reported infections included chlamydia at 318.5 per 100,000 (275 cases, 36% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 105.4 per 100,000 (91 cases, 49% below the state rate), syphilis at 37.1 per 100,000 (32 cases, 92% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Walton County.

STD Trends in Walton 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
318.5
per 100K in 2023
149.7 in 2000
Peak 373.3 in 2022
Gonorrhea
105.4
per 100K in 2023
88.4 in 2000
Peak 172.6 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
37.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 37.1 in 2023

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

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Walton County vs Florida and the US

Infection Walton County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 318.5275 cases 498.9 490.7 36.2% below 35.1% below 45th of 67
Gonorrhea 105.491 cases 206.7 178.2 49% below 40.9% below 41st of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 37.132 cases 19.3 15.8 92.2% above 134.8% above 8th 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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FAQs

Walton County ranks 43rd of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 461.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Walton County, with 275 cases at a rate of 318.5 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.