STD Rates in Clark County, Nevada

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 2,336,433
Combined
808.3
per 100K
1st / 16
Chlamydia
537.7
per 100K • 12,563 cases
US rate: 490.7
1st of 16 in Nevada
Higher than 81% of US counties
Gonorrhea
246.9
per 100K • 5,768 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 16 in Nevada
Higher than 89% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
23.7
per 100K • 554 cases
US rate: 15.8
2nd of 16 in Nevada
Higher than 84% of US counties

Clark County has one of the higher STD burdens in Nevada, with a combined rate of 808.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 1st of 16 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 537.7 per 100,000 (12,563 cases, 9% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 246.9 per 100,000 (5,768 cases, 21% above the state rate), syphilis at 23.7 per 100,000 (554 cases, 4% 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 Clark County.

STD Trends in Clark County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nevada 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
537.7
per 100K in 2023
194.1 in 2000
Peak 619.6 in 2019
Gonorrhea
246.9
per 100K in 2023
95.9 in 2000
Peak 313.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
23.7
per 100K in 2023
0.3 in 2000
Peak 32.2 in 2021

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

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Clark County vs Nevada and the US

Infection Clark County Nevada US vs Nevada vs US Rank in Nevada
Chlamydia 537.712,563 cases 493.6 490.7 8.9% above 9.6% above 1st of 16
Gonorrhea 246.95,768 cases 204.7 178.2 20.6% above 38.6% above 1st of 16
Syphilis (P&S) 23.7554 cases 22.7 15.8 4.4% above 50% above 2nd of 16

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

Clark County ranks 1st of 16 Nevada counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 808.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Clark County, with 12,563 cases at a rate of 537.7 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.