STD Rates in Curry County, New Mexico

2023 CDC surveillance data for Curry County, New Mexico — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 47,224
Combined
707.2
per 100K
9th / 32
Chlamydia
554.8
per 100K • 262 cases
US rate: 490.7
7th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 82% of US counties
Gonorrhea
112.2
per 100K • 53 cases
US rate: 178.2
14th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 68% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
40.2
per 100K • 19 cases
Based on 19 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Curry County reported a combined STD rate of 707.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 9th of 32 New Mexico counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 554.8 per 100,000 (262 cases, 6% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 112.2 per 100,000 (53 cases, 34% below the state rate), syphilis at 40.2 per 100,000 (19 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Curry County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Curry County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Mexico 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
554.8
per 100K in 2023
476.2 in 2000
Peak 1,011.2 in 2019
Gonorrhea
112.2
per 100K in 2023
231.4 in 2000
Peak 455.5 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
40.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 70.8 in 2021

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

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Curry County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Curry County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 554.8262 cases 523.6 490.7 6% above 13.1% above 7th of 32
Gonorrhea 112.253 cases 169 178.2 33.6% below 37% below 14th of 32
Syphilis (P&S) 40.219 cases 36.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Curry County ranks 9th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 707.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Curry County, with 262 cases at a rate of 554.8 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.