STD Rates in Buffalo County, Nebraska

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 50,702
Combined
457.5
per 100K
10th / 83
Chlamydia
420.1
per 100K • 213 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 83 in Nebraska
Higher than 71% of US counties
Gonorrhea
25.6
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
11.8
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Buffalo County has one of the higher STD burdens in Nebraska, with a combined rate of 457.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 10th of 83 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 420.1 per 100,000 (213 cases, 10% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 25.6 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 11.8 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 Buffalo County.

STD Trends in Buffalo County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nebraska 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
420.1
per 100K in 2023
158.3 in 2000
Peak 508.6 in 2017
Gonorrhea
25.6
per 100K in 2023
4.7 in 2000
Peak 95.2 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
11.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 14.1 in 2019

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

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Buffalo County vs Nebraska and the US

Infection Buffalo County Nebraska US vs Nebraska vs US Rank in Nebraska
Chlamydia 420.1213 cases 468.8 490.7 10.4% below 14.4% below 10th of 83
Gonorrhea 25.613 cases 115.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 11.86 cases 10.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Buffalo County ranks 10th of 83 Nebraska counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 457.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Buffalo County, with 213 cases at a rate of 420.1 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.