STD Rates in Cochise County, Arizona

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 124,647
Combined
351.4
per 100K
13th / 15
Chlamydia
283.2
per 100K • 353 cases
US rate: 490.7
13th of 15 in Arizona
Higher than 50% of US counties
Gonorrhea
63.4
per 100K • 79 cases
US rate: 178.2
10th of 15 in Arizona
Higher than 49% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.8
per 100K • 6 cases
Based on 6 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Cochise County is among the lower-burden counties in Arizona, reporting a combined STD rate of 351.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 13th of 15 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 283.2 per 100,000 (353 cases, 49% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 63.4 per 100,000 (79 cases, 67% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.8 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 Cochise County.

STD Trends in Cochise County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Arizona 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
283.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 395.9 in 2014
Gonorrhea
63.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 86.9 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
4.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.9 in 2021

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

Know your status — get tested today

Same-day testing at 4,500+ locations. No appointment needed. Results in 1–3 days.

Cochise County vs Arizona and the US

Infection Cochise County Arizona US vs Arizona vs US Rank in Arizona
Chlamydia 283.2353 cases 552.5 490.7 48.7% below 42.3% below 13th of 15
Gonorrhea 63.479 cases 190.7 178.2 66.8% below 64.4% below 10th of 15
Syphilis (P&S) 4.86 cases 24.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Find a clinic near you

4,500+ testing locations nationwide. 100% confidential. Most insurance accepted.

FAQs

Cochise County ranks 13th of 15 Arizona counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 351.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Cochise County, with 353 cases at a rate of 283.2 per 100,000 residents.
STDTest.com lists confidential testing locations across Cochise County and Arizona. Many offer same-day appointments with results in 1–3 days.
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.