STD Rates in Geary County, Kansas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 35,044
Combined
870.3
per 100K
4th / 103
Chlamydia
607.8
per 100K • 213 cases
US rate: 490.7
6th of 103 in Kansas
Higher than 86% of US counties
Gonorrhea
231.1
per 100K • 81 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 103 in Kansas
Higher than 87% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
31.4
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Geary County has one of the higher STD burdens in Kansas, with a combined rate of 870.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 103 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 607.8 per 100,000 (213 cases, 34% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 231.1 per 100,000 (81 cases, 60% above the state rate), syphilis at 31.4 per 100,000 (11 cases, 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 Geary County.

STD Trends in Geary County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Kansas 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
607.8
per 100K in 2023
920.3 in 2000
Peak 1,926.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
231.1
per 100K in 2023
379.0 in 2000
Peak 384.0 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
31.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 39.2 in 2022

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

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Geary County vs Kansas and the US

Infection Geary County Kansas US vs Kansas vs US Rank in Kansas
Chlamydia 607.8213 cases 453.8 490.7 33.9% above 23.9% above 6th of 103
Gonorrhea 231.181 cases 144 178.2 60.5% above 29.7% above 4th of 103
Syphilis (P&S) 31.411 cases 13.5 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Geary County ranks 4th of 103 Kansas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 870.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Geary County, with 213 cases at a rate of 607.8 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.