STD Rates in El Paso County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 869,927
Combined
744.4
per 100K
24th / 247
Chlamydia
588.9
per 100K • 5,123 cases
US rate: 490.7
24th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 84% of US counties
Gonorrhea
137.5
per 100K • 1,196 cases
US rate: 178.2
44th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 74% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
18
per 100K • 157 cases
US rate: 15.8
41st of 247 in Texas
Higher than 78% of US counties

El Paso County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 744.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 24th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 588.9 per 100,000 (5,123 cases, 20% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 137.5 per 100,000 (1,196 cases, 22% below the state rate), syphilis at 18.0 per 100,000 (157 cases, 20% above the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout El Paso County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in El Paso 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
588.9
per 100K in 2023
326.7 in 2000
Peak 681.1 in 2018
Gonorrhea
137.5
per 100K in 2023
30.7 in 2000
Peak 154.4 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
18.0
per 100K in 2023
0.9 in 2000
Peak 18.0 in 2023

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

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El Paso County vs Texas and the US

Infection El Paso County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 588.95,123 cases 491.9 490.7 19.7% above 20% above 24th of 247
Gonorrhea 137.51,196 cases 176.4 178.2 22.1% below 22.8% below 44th of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 18157 cases 15 15.8 20% above 13.9% above 41st 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

El Paso County ranks 24th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 744.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in El Paso County, with 5,123 cases at a rate of 588.9 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.