STD Rates in Bee County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 30,849
Combined
473.3
per 100K
94th / 247
Chlamydia
327.4
per 100K • 101 cases
US rate: 490.7
111th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 58% of US counties
Gonorrhea
123.2
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 178.2
54th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 71% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
22.7
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Bee County reported a combined STD rate of 473.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 94th of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 327.4 per 100,000 (101 cases, 33% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 123.2 per 100,000 (38 cases, 30% below the state rate), syphilis at 22.7 per 100,000 (7 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 Bee County.

STD Trends in Bee 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
327.4
per 100K in 2023
347.3 in 2000
Peak 908.2 in 2017
Gonorrhea
123.2
per 100K in 2023
93.0 in 2000
Peak 362.1 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
22.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 22.7 in 2023

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

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Bee County vs Texas and the US

Infection Bee County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 327.4101 cases 491.9 490.7 33.4% below 33.3% below 111th of 247
Gonorrhea 123.238 cases 176.4 178.2 30.2% below 30.9% below 54th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 22.77 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

Bee County ranks 94th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 473.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Bee County, with 101 cases at a rate of 327.4 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.