STD Rates in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 225,205
Combined
762.8
per 100K
5th / 32
Chlamydia
611
per 100K • 1,376 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 86% of US counties
Gonorrhea
121.2
per 100K • 273 cases
US rate: 178.2
13th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 71% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
30.6
per 100K • 69 cases
US rate: 15.8
13th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 89% of US counties

Doña Ana County has one of the higher STD burdens in New Mexico, with a combined rate of 762.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 5th of 32 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 611.0 per 100,000 (1,376 cases, 17% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 121.2 per 100,000 (273 cases, 28% below the state rate), syphilis at 30.6 per 100,000 (69 cases, 16% below the state rate). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Doña Ana County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Doña Ana 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
611.0
per 100K in 2023
214.0 in 2000
Peak 731.5 in 2019
Gonorrhea
121.2
per 100K in 2023
22.3 in 2000
Peak 208.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
30.6
per 100K in 2023
0.6 in 2000
Peak 40.3 in 2022

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

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Doña Ana County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Doña Ana County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 6111,376 cases 523.6 490.7 16.7% above 24.5% above 3rd of 32
Gonorrhea 121.2273 cases 169 178.2 28.3% below 32% below 13th of 32
Syphilis (P&S) 30.669 cases 36.6 15.8 16.4% below 93.7% above 13th of 32

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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Doña Ana County ranks 5th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 762.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Doña Ana County, with 1,376 cases at a rate of 611.0 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.