STD Rates in Flathead County, Montana

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 113,671
Combined
239.3
per 100K
24th / 51
Chlamydia
199.7
per 100K • 227 cases
US rate: 490.7
23rd of 51 in Montana
Higher than 29% of US counties
Gonorrhea
36.1
per 100K • 41 cases
US rate: 178.2
16th of 51 in Montana
Higher than 30% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
3.5
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Flathead County reported a combined STD rate of 239.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 24th of 51 Montana counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 199.7 per 100,000 (227 cases, 38% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 36.1 per 100,000 (41 cases, 47% below the state rate), syphilis at 3.5 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Flathead County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Flathead County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Montana 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
199.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 425.7 in 2015
Gonorrhea
36.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 69.4 in 2019
Syphilis (P&S)
3.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.3 in 2022

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

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Flathead County vs Montana and the US

Infection Flathead County Montana US vs Montana vs US Rank in Montana
Chlamydia 199.7227 cases 322.6 490.7 38.1% below 59.3% below 23rd of 51
Gonorrhea 36.141 cases 67.7 178.2 46.7% below 79.7% below 16th of 51
Syphilis (P&S) 3.54 cases 27.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Montana’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

Flathead County ranks 24th of 51 Montana counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 239.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Flathead County, with 227 cases at a rate of 199.7 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.