STD Rates in Anderson County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 57,739
Combined
429.6
per 100K
108th / 247
Chlamydia
330.8
per 100K • 191 cases
US rate: 490.7
107th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 59% of US counties
Gonorrhea
84.9
per 100K • 49 cases
US rate: 178.2
114th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 60% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13.9
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Anderson County reported a combined STD rate of 429.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 108th of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 330.8 per 100,000 (191 cases, 33% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 84.9 per 100,000 (49 cases, 52% below the state rate), syphilis at 13.9 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Anderson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Anderson County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Texas 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
330.8
per 100K in 2023
216.1 in 2000
Peak 426.1 in 2018
Gonorrhea
84.9
per 100K in 2023
76.3 in 2000
Peak 220.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
13.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 13.9 in 2023

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

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Anderson County vs Texas and the US

Infection Anderson County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 330.8191 cases 491.9 490.7 32.8% below 32.6% below 107th of 247
Gonorrhea 84.949 cases 176.4 178.2 51.9% below 52.4% below 114th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 13.98 cases 15 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Anderson County ranks 108th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 429.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Anderson County, with 191 cases at a rate of 330.8 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.