STD Rates in Ector County, Texas

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

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Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 164,507
Combined
723.3
per 100K
28th / 247
Chlamydia
578.7
per 100K • 952 cases
US rate: 490.7
26th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 84% of US counties
Gonorrhea
126.4
per 100K • 208 cases
US rate: 178.2
53rd of 247 in Texas
Higher than 72% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18.2
per 100K • 30 cases
US rate: 15.8
38th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 78% of US counties

Ector County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 723.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 28th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 578.7 per 100,000 (952 cases, 18% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 126.4 per 100,000 (208 cases, 28% below the state rate), syphilis at 18.2 per 100,000 (30 cases, 21% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Ector County.

STD Trends in Ector 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
578.7
per 100K in 2023
392.8 in 2000
Peak 701.9 in 2014
Gonorrhea
126.4
per 100K in 2023
145.0 in 2000
Peak 245.8 in 2014
Syphilis (P&S)
18.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 23.0 in 2022

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

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Ector County vs Texas and the US

Infection Ector County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 578.7952 cases 491.9 490.7 17.6% above 17.9% above 26th of 247
Gonorrhea 126.4208 cases 176.4 178.2 28.3% below 29.1% below 53rd of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 18.230 cases 15 15.8 21.3% above 15.2% above 38th of 247

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

Ector County ranks 28th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 723.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Ector County, with 952 cases at a rate of 578.7 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.
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