STD Rates in Frio County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,987
Combined
1484.4
per 100K
3rd / 247
Chlamydia
1267.6
per 100K • 228 cases
US rate: 490.7
2nd of 247 in Texas
Higher than 98% of US counties
Gonorrhea
200.1
per 100K • 36 cases
US rate: 178.2
21st of 247 in Texas
Higher than 84% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16.7
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Frio County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 1,484.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 1267.6 per 100,000 (228 cases, 158% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 200.1 per 100,000 (36 cases, 13% above the state rate), syphilis at 16.7 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Frio County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Frio 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
1,267.6
per 100K in 2023
265.8 in 2000
Peak 1,267.6 in 2023
Gonorrhea
200.1
per 100K in 2023
37.1 in 2000
Peak 282.1 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
16.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 16.8 in 2022

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

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Frio County vs Texas and the US

Infection Frio County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 1267.6228 cases 491.9 490.7 157.7% above 158.3% above 2nd of 247
Gonorrhea 200.136 cases 176.4 178.2 13.4% above 12.3% above 21st of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 16.73 cases 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

Frio County ranks 3rd of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 1,484.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Frio County, with 228 cases at a rate of 1267.6 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.