STD Rates in Imperial County, California
2023 CDC surveillance data for Imperial County, California — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.
Imperial County reported a combined STD rate of 513.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 22nd of 58 California counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 442.9 per 100,000 (793 cases, 10% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 65.3 per 100,000 (117 cases, 66% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.0 per 100,000 (9 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 Imperial County.
STD Trends in Imperial County, 2000–2023
Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the California 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.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus county surveillance, 2000–2023.
Know your status — get tested today
Same-day testing at 4,500+ locations. No appointment needed. Results in 1–3 days.
Imperial County vs California and the US
| Infection | Imperial County | California | US | vs California | vs US | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 442.9793 cases | 491.1 | 490.7 | 9.8% below | 9.7% below | 18th of 58 |
| Gonorrhea | 65.3117 cases | 190.2 | 178.2 | 65.7% below | 63.4% below | 42nd of 58 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 59 cases | 16.3 | 15.8 | Too few cases | Too few cases | – |
Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among California’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.
Find a clinic near you
4,500+ testing locations nationwide. 100% confidential. Most insurance accepted.
