STD Rates in Hunt County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 113,355
Combined
490.5
per 100K
84th / 247
Chlamydia
371.4
per 100K • 421 cases
US rate: 490.7
88th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 65% of US counties
Gonorrhea
112.9
per 100K • 128 cases
US rate: 178.2
63rd of 247 in Texas
Higher than 68% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.2
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Hunt County reported a combined STD rate of 490.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 84th of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 371.4 per 100,000 (421 cases, 24% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 112.9 per 100,000 (128 cases, 36% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.2 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Hunt County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Hunt 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
371.4
per 100K in 2023
290.0 in 2000
Peak 485.3 in 2016
Gonorrhea
112.9
per 100K in 2023
180.8 in 2000
Peak 180.8 in 2000
Syphilis (P&S)
6.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 6.2 in 2023

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

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Hunt County vs Texas and the US

Infection Hunt County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 371.4421 cases 491.9 490.7 24.5% below 24.3% below 88th of 247
Gonorrhea 112.9128 cases 176.4 178.2 36% below 36.6% below 63rd of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 6.27 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

Hunt County ranks 84th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 490.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Hunt County, with 421 cases at a rate of 371.4 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.