STD Rates in York County, Maine

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 218,540
Combined
265
per 100K
3rd / 16
Chlamydia
223.3
per 100K • 488 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 16 in Maine
Higher than 36% of US counties
Gonorrhea
37.1
per 100K • 81 cases
US rate: 178.2
5th of 16 in Maine
Higher than 31% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.6
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

York County has one of the higher STD burdens in Maine, with a combined rate of 265.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 16 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 223.3 per 100,000 (488 cases, 3% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 37.1 per 100,000 (81 cases, 16% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.6 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout York County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in York County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Maine 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
223.3
per 100K in 2023
84.6 in 2000
Peak 301.1 in 2017
Gonorrhea
37.1
per 100K in 2023
5.3 in 2000
Peak 41.3 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
4.6
per 100K in 2023
0.5 in 2000
Peak 7.5 in 2021

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

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York County vs Maine and the US

Infection York County Maine US vs Maine vs US Rank in Maine
Chlamydia 223.3488 cases 217.4 490.7 2.7% above 54.5% below 3rd of 16
Gonorrhea 37.181 cases 44.4 178.2 16.4% below 79.2% below 5th of 16
Syphilis (P&S) 4.610 cases 5.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

York County ranks 3rd of 16 Maine counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 265.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in York County, with 488 cases at a rate of 223.3 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.