STD Rates in Alamosa County, Colorado

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,655
Combined
522.4
per 100K
7th / 61
Chlamydia
438.3
per 100K • 73 cases
US rate: 490.7
7th of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 73% of US counties
Gonorrhea
72.1
per 100K • 12 cases
Based on 12 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
12
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Alamosa County has one of the higher STD burdens in Colorado, with a combined rate of 522.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 61 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 438.3 per 100,000 (73 cases, 1% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 72.1 per 100,000 (12 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 12.0 per 100,000 (2 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 Alamosa County.

STD Trends in Alamosa County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Colorado 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
438.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 770.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
72.1
per 100K in 2023
20.1 in 2000
Peak 285.6 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
12.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 18.3 in 2020

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

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Alamosa County vs Colorado and the US

Infection Alamosa County Colorado US vs Colorado vs US Rank in Colorado
Chlamydia 438.373 cases 435.1 490.7 0.7% above 10.7% below 7th of 61
Gonorrhea 72.112 cases 128.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 122 cases 16 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Alamosa County ranks 7th of 61 Colorado counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 522.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Alamosa County, with 73 cases at a rate of 438.3 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.