STD Rates in Eddy County, New Mexico

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 60,279
Combined
537.5
per 100K
16th / 32
Chlamydia
444.6
per 100K • 268 cases
US rate: 490.7
12th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 73% of US counties
Gonorrhea
58.1
per 100K • 35 cases
US rate: 178.2
24th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 46% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
34.8
per 100K • 21 cases
US rate: 15.8
10th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 92% of US counties

Eddy County reported a combined STD rate of 537.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 16th of 32 New Mexico counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 444.6 per 100,000 (268 cases, 15% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 58.1 per 100,000 (35 cases, 66% below the state rate), syphilis at 34.8 per 100,000 (21 cases, 5% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Eddy County.

STD Trends in Eddy 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
444.6
per 100K in 2023
214.1 in 2000
Peak 663.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
58.1
per 100K in 2023
19.5 in 2000
Peak 290.8 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
34.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 44.7 in 2022

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

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Eddy County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Eddy County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 444.6268 cases 523.6 490.7 15.1% below 9.4% below 12th of 32
Gonorrhea 58.135 cases 169 178.2 65.6% below 67.4% below 24th of 32
Syphilis (P&S) 34.821 cases 36.6 15.8 4.9% below 120.3% above 10th 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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FAQs

Eddy County ranks 16th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 537.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Eddy County, with 268 cases at a rate of 444.6 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.