STD Rates in Carter County, Oklahoma

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 48,598
Combined
909.5
per 100K
5th / 77
Chlamydia
656.4
per 100K • 319 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 88% of US counties
Gonorrhea
232.5
per 100K • 113 cases
US rate: 178.2
6th of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 87% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
20.6
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Carter County has one of the higher STD burdens in Oklahoma, with a combined rate of 909.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 5th of 77 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 656.4 per 100,000 (319 cases, 39% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 232.5 per 100,000 (113 cases, 37% above the state rate), syphilis at 20.6 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Carter County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Carter County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Oklahoma 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
656.4
per 100K in 2023
201.8 in 2000
Peak 656.4 in 2023
Gonorrhea
232.5
per 100K in 2023
168.9 in 2000
Peak 499.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
20.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 83.3 in 2020

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

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Carter County vs Oklahoma and the US

Infection Carter County Oklahoma US vs Oklahoma vs US Rank in Oklahoma
Chlamydia 656.4319 cases 471.3 490.7 39.3% above 33.8% above 4th of 77
Gonorrhea 232.5113 cases 170.3 178.2 36.5% above 30.5% above 6th of 77
Syphilis (P&S) 20.610 cases 27.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Carter County ranks 5th of 77 Oklahoma counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 909.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Carter County, with 319 cases at a rate of 656.4 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.