STD Rates in Clackamas County, Oregon

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 423,216
Combined
343.6
per 100K
17th / 36
Chlamydia
248.1
per 100K • 1,050 cases
US rate: 490.7
18th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 42% of US counties
Gonorrhea
77.3
per 100K • 327 cases
US rate: 178.2
9th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 57% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18.2
per 100K • 77 cases
US rate: 15.8
10th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 78% of US counties

Clackamas County reported a combined STD rate of 343.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 17th of 36 Oregon counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 248.1 per 100,000 (1,050 cases, 32% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 77.3 per 100,000 (327 cases, 34% below the state rate), syphilis at 18.2 per 100,000 (77 cases, 5% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Clackamas County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Clackamas County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Oregon 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
248.1
per 100K in 2023
121.3 in 2000
Peak 347.7 in 2017
Gonorrhea
77.3
per 100K in 2023
17.7 in 2000
Peak 105.0 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
18.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 23.2 in 2021

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

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Clackamas County vs Oregon and the US

Infection Clackamas County Oregon US vs Oregon vs US Rank in Oregon
Chlamydia 248.11,050 cases 362.5 490.7 31.6% below 49.4% below 18th of 36
Gonorrhea 77.3327 cases 117.2 178.2 34% below 56.6% below 9th of 36
Syphilis (P&S) 18.277 cases 19.2 15.8 5.2% below 15.2% above 10th of 36

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Oregon’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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Clackamas County ranks 17th of 36 Oregon counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 343.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Clackamas County, with 1,050 cases at a rate of 248.1 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.