STD Rates in Dimmit County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 8,257
Combined
1574.4
per 100K
2nd / 247
Chlamydia
993.1
per 100K • 82 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 247 in Texas
Higher than 96% of US counties
Gonorrhea
545
per 100K • 45 cases
US rate: 178.2
1st of 247 in Texas
Higher than 98% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
36.3
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Dimmit County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 1,574.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 2nd of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 993.1 per 100,000 (82 cases, 102% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 545.0 per 100,000 (45 cases, 209% above the state rate), syphilis at 36.3 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Dimmit County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Dimmit 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
993.1
per 100K in 2023
217.3 in 2000
Peak 2,041.8 in 2021
Gonorrhea
545.0
per 100K in 2023
39.5 in 2000
Peak 545.0 in 2023
Syphilis (P&S)
36.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 36.3 in 2023

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

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Dimmit County vs Texas and the US

Infection Dimmit County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 993.182 cases 491.9 490.7 101.9% above 102.4% above 3rd of 247
Gonorrhea 54545 cases 176.4 178.2 209% above 205.8% above 1st of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 36.33 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

Dimmit County ranks 2nd of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,574.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Dimmit County, with 82 cases at a rate of 993.1 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.