STD Rates in Gage County, Nebraska

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 21,635
Combined
226.5
per 100K
35th / 83
Chlamydia
208
per 100K • 45 cases
US rate: 490.7
34th of 83 in Nebraska
Higher than 31% of US counties
Gonorrhea
13.9
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4.6
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Gage County reported a combined STD rate of 226.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 35th of 83 Nebraska counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 208.0 per 100,000 (45 cases, 56% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 13.9 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.6 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Gage County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Gage County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nebraska 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
208.0
per 100K in 2023
100.2 in 2000
Peak 237.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
13.9
per 100K in 2023
8.7 in 2000
Peak 64.8 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
4.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 4.6 in 2015

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

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Gage County vs Nebraska and the US

Infection Gage County Nebraska US vs Nebraska vs US Rank in Nebraska
Chlamydia 20845 cases 468.8 490.7 55.6% below 57.6% below 34th of 83
Gonorrhea 13.93 cases 115.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 4.61 case 10.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Nebraska’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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Gage County ranks 35th of 83 Nebraska counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 226.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Gage County, with 45 cases at a rate of 208.0 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.