STD Rates in Washington County, Florida

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 25,602
Combined
722.6
per 100K
16th / 67
Chlamydia
523.4
per 100K • 134 cases
US rate: 490.7
16th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 80% of US counties
Gonorrhea
140.6
per 100K • 36 cases
US rate: 178.2
29th of 67 in Florida
Higher than 75% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
58.6
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Washington County has one of the higher STD burdens in Florida, with a combined rate of 722.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 16th of 67 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 523.4 per 100,000 (134 cases, 5% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 140.6 per 100,000 (36 cases, 32% below the state rate), syphilis at 58.6 per 100,000 (15 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 Washington County.

STD Trends in Washington 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
523.4
per 100K in 2023
14.3 in 2000
Peak 657.1 in 2022
Gonorrhea
140.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 267.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
58.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 58.6 in 2023

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

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Washington County vs Florida and the US

Infection Washington County Florida US vs Florida vs US Rank in Florida
Chlamydia 523.4134 cases 498.9 490.7 4.9% above 6.7% above 16th of 67
Gonorrhea 140.636 cases 206.7 178.2 32% below 21.1% below 29th of 67
Syphilis (P&S) 58.615 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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Washington County ranks 16th of 67 Florida counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 722.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Washington County, with 134 cases at a rate of 523.4 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.