STD Rates in Denton County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 1,007,561
Combined
410.8
per 100K
114th / 247
Chlamydia
304.2
per 100K • 3,065 cases
US rate: 490.7
122nd of 247 in Texas
Higher than 54% of US counties
Gonorrhea
105.2
per 100K • 1,060 cases
US rate: 178.2
76th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 66% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
1.4
per 100K • 14 cases
Based on 14 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Denton County reported a combined STD rate of 410.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 114th of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 304.2 per 100,000 (3,065 cases, 38% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 105.2 per 100,000 (1,060 cases, 40% below the state rate), syphilis at 1.4 per 100,000 (14 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Denton County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Denton County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Texas 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
304.2
per 100K in 2023
156.0 in 2000
Peak 312.9 in 2013
Gonorrhea
105.2
per 100K in 2023
53.8 in 2000
Peak 105.2 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
1.4
per 100K in 2023
0.9 in 2000
Peak 4.9 in 2022

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

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Denton County vs Texas and the US

Infection Denton County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 304.23,065 cases 491.9 490.7 38.2% below 38% below 122nd of 247
Gonorrhea 105.21,060 cases 176.4 178.2 40.4% below 41% below 76th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 1.414 cases 15 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Denton County ranks 114th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 410.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Denton County, with 3,065 cases at a rate of 304.2 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.