STD Rates in Deschutes County, Oregon

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 208,539
Combined
270.9
per 100K
21st / 36
Chlamydia
222.5
per 100K • 464 cases
US rate: 490.7
21st of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 35% of US counties
Gonorrhea
35
per 100K • 73 cases
US rate: 178.2
26th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 30% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13.4
per 100K • 28 cases
US rate: 15.8
17th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 69% of US counties

Deschutes County recorded a combined STD rate of 270.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 21st of 36 counties in Oregon. Reported infections included chlamydia at 222.5 per 100,000 (464 cases, 39% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 35.0 per 100,000 (73 cases, 70% below the state rate), syphilis at 13.4 per 100,000 (28 cases, 30% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Deschutes County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Deschutes County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Oregon 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
222.5
per 100K in 2023
145.8 in 2000
Peak 384.9 in 2012
Gonorrhea
35.0
per 100K in 2023
4.3 in 2000
Peak 81.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
13.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 13.4 in 2023

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

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Deschutes County vs Oregon and the US

Infection Deschutes County Oregon US vs Oregon vs US Rank in Oregon
Chlamydia 222.5464 cases 362.5 490.7 38.6% below 54.7% below 21st of 36
Gonorrhea 3573 cases 117.2 178.2 70.1% below 80.4% below 26th of 36
Syphilis (P&S) 13.428 cases 19.2 15.8 30.2% below 15.2% below 17th of 36

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

Deschutes County ranks 21st of 36 Oregon counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 270.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Deschutes County, with 464 cases at a rate of 222.5 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.