STD Rates in Big Horn County, Montana

2023 CDC surveillance data for Big Horn County, Montana — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 12,751
Combined
2548.8
per 100K
1st / 51
Chlamydia
1505.8
per 100K • 192 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 51 in Montana
Higher than 99% of US counties
Gonorrhea
611.7
per 100K • 78 cases
US rate: 178.2
2nd of 51 in Montana
Higher than 99% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
431.3
per 100K • 55 cases
US rate: 15.8
2nd of 51 in Montana
Higher than 99% of US counties

Big Horn County has one of the higher STD burdens in Montana, with a combined rate of 2,548.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 51 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1505.8 per 100,000 (192 cases, 367% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 611.7 per 100,000 (78 cases, 804% above the state rate), syphilis at 431.3 per 100,000 (55 cases, 1468% 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 Big Horn County.

STD Trends in Big Horn County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Montana 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
1,505.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,599.2 in 2019
Gonorrhea
611.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 1,234.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
431.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 451.3 in 2022

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

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Big Horn County vs Montana and the US

Infection Big Horn County Montana US vs Montana vs US Rank in Montana
Chlamydia 1505.8192 cases 322.6 490.7 366.8% above 206.9% above 1st of 51
Gonorrhea 611.778 cases 67.7 178.2 803.5% above 243.3% above 2nd of 51
Syphilis (P&S) 431.355 cases 27.5 15.8 1468.4% above 2629.7% above 2nd of 51

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Montana’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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Big Horn County ranks 1st of 51 Montana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 2,548.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Big Horn County, with 192 cases at a rate of 1505.8 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.