STD Rates in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska

2023 CDC surveillance data for Anchorage Municipality, Alaska — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 286,083
Combined
1325.9
per 100K
7th / 30
Chlamydia
852.2
per 100K • 2,438 cases
US rate: 490.7
8th of 30 in Alaska
Higher than 93% of US counties
Gonorrhea
440.1
per 100K • 1,259 cases
US rate: 178.2
7th of 30 in Alaska
Higher than 97% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
33.6
per 100K • 96 cases
US rate: 15.8
6th of 30 in Alaska
Higher than 91% of US counties

Anchorage Municipality has one of the higher STD burdens in Alaska, with a combined rate of 1,325.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 7th of 30 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 852.2 per 100,000 (2,438 cases, 22% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 440.1 per 100,000 (1,259 cases, 42% above the state rate), syphilis at 33.6 per 100,000 (96 cases, 49% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Anchorage Municipality.

STD Trends in Anchorage Municipality, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Alaska 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
852.2
per 100K in 2023
496.9 in 2000
Peak 962.2 in 2019
Gonorrhea
440.1
per 100K in 2023
57.5 in 2000
Peak 472.3 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
33.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 52.4 in 2021

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

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Anchorage Municipality vs Alaska and the US

Infection Anchorage Municipality Alaska US vs Alaska vs US Rank in Alaska
Chlamydia 852.22,438 cases 697.7 490.7 22.1% above 73.7% above 8th of 30
Gonorrhea 440.11,259 cases 310.9 178.2 41.6% above 147% above 7th of 30
Syphilis (P&S) 33.696 cases 22.5 15.8 49.3% above 112.7% above 6th of 30

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Alaska’s boroughs and census areas. 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

Anchorage Municipality ranks 7th of 30 Alaska counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,325.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Anchorage Municipality, with 2,438 cases at a rate of 852.2 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.