STD Rates in Atascosa County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 51,788
Combined
397.8
per 100K
118th / 247
Chlamydia
299.3
per 100K • 155 cases
US rate: 490.7
127th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 53% of US counties
Gonorrhea
86.9
per 100K • 45 cases
US rate: 178.2
106th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 61% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
11.6
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Atascosa County reported a combined STD rate of 397.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 118th of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 299.3 per 100,000 (155 cases, 39% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 86.9 per 100,000 (45 cases, 51% below the state rate), syphilis at 11.6 per 100,000 (6 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 Atascosa County.

STD Trends in Atascosa 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
299.3
per 100K in 2023
177.9 in 2000
Peak 846.5 in 2018
Gonorrhea
86.9
per 100K in 2023
38.7 in 2000
Peak 222.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
11.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.8 in 2022

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

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Atascosa County vs Texas and the US

Infection Atascosa County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 299.3155 cases 491.9 490.7 39.2% below 39% below 127th of 247
Gonorrhea 86.945 cases 176.4 178.2 50.7% below 51.2% below 106th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 11.66 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

Atascosa County ranks 118th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 397.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Atascosa County, with 155 cases at a rate of 299.3 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.