STD Rates in Wayne County, New York

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 90,839
Combined
412.8
per 100K
24th / 62
Chlamydia
259.8
per 100K • 236 cases
US rate: 490.7
30th of 62 in New York
Higher than 45% of US counties
Gonorrhea
116.7
per 100K • 106 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 62 in New York
Higher than 69% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
36.3
per 100K • 33 cases
US rate: 15.8
1st of 62 in New York
Higher than 92% of US counties

Wayne County reported a combined STD rate of 412.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 24th of 62 New York counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 259.8 per 100,000 (236 cases, 53% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 116.7 per 100,000 (106 cases, 50% below the state rate), syphilis at 36.3 per 100,000 (33 cases, 145% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Wayne County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Wayne 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
259.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 343.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
116.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 174.2 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
36.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 36.3 in 2023

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

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Wayne County vs New York and the US

Infection Wayne County New York US vs New York vs US Rank in New York
Chlamydia 259.8236 cases 558.4 490.7 53.5% below 47.1% below 30th of 62
Gonorrhea 116.7106 cases 235.6 178.2 50.5% below 34.5% below 18th of 62
Syphilis (P&S) 36.333 cases 14.8 15.8 145.3% above 129.7% above 1st of 62

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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Wayne County ranks 24th of 62 New York counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 412.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Wayne County, with 236 cases at a rate of 259.8 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.