STD Rates in Douglas County, Nevada

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 49,555
Combined
191.7
per 100K
14th / 16
Chlamydia
157.4
per 100K • 78 cases
US rate: 490.7
13th of 16 in Nevada
Higher than 17% of US counties
Gonorrhea
30.3
per 100K • 15 cases
Based on 15 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4
per 100K • 2 cases
Based on 2 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Douglas County is among the lower-burden counties in Nevada, reporting a combined STD rate of 191.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 14th of 16 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 157.4 per 100,000 (78 cases, 68% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 30.3 per 100,000 (15 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.0 per 100,000 (2 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Douglas County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Douglas County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nevada 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
157.4
per 100K in 2023
99.0 in 2000
Peak 247.5 in 2018
Gonorrhea
30.3
per 100K in 2023
9.7 in 2000
Peak 52.5 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
4.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 8.1 in 2022

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

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Douglas County vs Nevada and the US

Infection Douglas County Nevada US vs Nevada vs US Rank in Nevada
Chlamydia 157.478 cases 493.6 490.7 68.1% below 67.9% below 13th of 16
Gonorrhea 30.315 cases 204.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 42 cases 22.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Nevada’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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Douglas County ranks 14th of 16 Nevada counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 191.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Douglas County, with 78 cases at a rate of 157.4 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.