STD Rates in Adams County, Washington

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 20,820
Combined
999
per 100K
1st / 39
Chlamydia
927
per 100K • 193 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 39 in Washington
Higher than 95% of US counties
Gonorrhea
57.6
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
14.4
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Adams County has one of the higher STD burdens in Washington, with a combined rate of 999.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 39 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 927.0 per 100,000 (193 cases, 162% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 57.6 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 14.4 per 100,000 (3 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 Adams County.

STD Trends in Adams County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Washington 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
927.0
per 100K in 2023
176.5 in 2000
Peak 927.0 in 2023
Gonorrhea
57.6
per 100K in 2023
12.2 in 2000
Peak 161.2 in 2015
Syphilis (P&S)
14.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 14.4 in 2023

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

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Adams County vs Washington and the US

Infection Adams County Washington US vs Washington vs US Rank in Washington
Chlamydia 927193 cases 354.4 490.7 161.6% above 88.9% above 1st of 39
Gonorrhea 57.612 cases 129.6 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 14.43 cases 21.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Washington’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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Adams County ranks 1st of 39 Washington counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 999.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Adams County, with 193 cases at a rate of 927.0 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.