STD Rates in Grant County, New Mexico

2023 CDC surveillance data for Grant County, New Mexico — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 27,474
Combined
491.4
per 100K
19th / 32
Chlamydia
393.1
per 100K • 108 cases
US rate: 490.7
16th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 68% of US counties
Gonorrhea
83.7
per 100K • 23 cases
US rate: 178.2
21st of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 59% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
14.6
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Grant County recorded a combined STD rate of 491.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 19th of 32 counties in New Mexico. Reported infections included chlamydia at 393.1 per 100,000 (108 cases, 25% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 83.7 per 100,000 (23 cases, 50% below the state rate), syphilis at 14.6 per 100,000 (4 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 Grant County.

STD Trends in Grant County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Mexico 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
393.1
per 100K in 2023
123.0 in 2000
Peak 609.8 in 2016
Gonorrhea
83.7
per 100K in 2023
12.9 in 2000
Peak 230.7 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
14.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 14.6 in 2023

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

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Grant County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Grant County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 393.1108 cases 523.6 490.7 24.9% below 19.9% below 16th of 32
Gonorrhea 83.723 cases 169 178.2 50.5% below 53% below 21st of 32
Syphilis (P&S) 14.64 cases 36.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Grant County ranks 19th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 491.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Grant County, with 108 cases at a rate of 393.1 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.