STD Rates in Delaware County, Oklahoma

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 41,701
Combined
340.6
per 100K
59th / 77
Chlamydia
242.2
per 100K • 101 cases
US rate: 490.7
66th of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 40% of US counties
Gonorrhea
55.2
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 178.2
60th of 77 in Oklahoma
Higher than 44% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
43.2
per 100K • 18 cases
Based on 18 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Delaware County is among the lower-burden counties in Oklahoma, reporting a combined STD rate of 340.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 59th of 77 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 242.2 per 100,000 (101 cases, 49% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 55.2 per 100,000 (23 cases, 68% below the state rate), syphilis at 43.2 per 100,000 (18 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Delaware County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Delaware 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
242.2
per 100K in 2023
51.2 in 2000
Peak 410.1 in 2017
Gonorrhea
55.2
per 100K in 2023
10.8 in 2000
Peak 150.0 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
43.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 43.2 in 2023

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

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Delaware County vs Oklahoma and the US

Infection Delaware County Oklahoma US vs Oklahoma vs US Rank in Oklahoma
Chlamydia 242.2101 cases 471.3 490.7 48.6% below 50.6% below 66th of 77
Gonorrhea 55.223 cases 170.3 178.2 67.6% below 69% below 60th of 77
Syphilis (P&S) 43.218 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

Delaware County ranks 59th of 77 Oklahoma counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 340.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Delaware County, with 101 cases at a rate of 242.2 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.