STD Rates in Gunnison County, Colorado

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 17,323
Combined
282.9
per 100K
35th / 61
Chlamydia
254
per 100K • 44 cases
US rate: 490.7
31st of 61 in Colorado
Higher than 43% of US counties
Gonorrhea
28.9
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Gunnison County recorded a combined STD rate of 282.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 35th of 61 counties in Colorado. Reported infections included chlamydia at 254.0 per 100,000 (44 cases, 42% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 28.9 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Gunnison County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Gunnison County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Gunnison County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Colorado 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
254.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 427.0 in 2017
Gonorrhea
28.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 52.4 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 22.9 in 2019

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

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Gunnison County vs Colorado and the US

Infection Gunnison County Colorado US vs Colorado vs US Rank in Colorado
Chlamydia 25444 cases 435.1 490.7 41.6% below 48.2% below 31st of 61
Gonorrhea 28.95 cases 128.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 16 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Gunnison County ranks 35th of 61 Colorado counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 282.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Gunnison County, with 44 cases at a rate of 254.0 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.