STD Rates in Falls County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,286
Combined
647.9
per 100K
37th / 247
Chlamydia
503.3
per 100K • 87 cases
US rate: 490.7
42nd of 247 in Texas
Higher than 78% of US counties
Gonorrhea
138.8
per 100K • 24 cases
US rate: 178.2
42nd of 247 in Texas
Higher than 74% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.8
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Falls County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 647.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 37th of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 503.3 per 100,000 (87 cases, 2% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 138.8 per 100,000 (24 cases, 21% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.8 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Falls County.

STD Trends in Falls 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
503.3
per 100K in 2023
837.9 in 2000
Peak 1,211.6 in 2005
Gonorrhea
138.8
per 100K in 2023
340.6 in 2000
Peak 558.0 in 2006
Syphilis (P&S)
5.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 63.3 in 2006

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

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Falls County vs Texas and the US

Infection Falls County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 503.387 cases 491.9 490.7 2.3% above 2.6% above 42nd of 247
Gonorrhea 138.824 cases 176.4 178.2 21.3% below 22.1% below 42nd of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 5.81 case 15 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Falls County ranks 37th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 647.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Falls County, with 87 cases at a rate of 503.3 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.