STD Rates in Iron County, Utah

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 64,208
Combined
249.2
per 100K
13th / 29
Chlamydia
230.5
per 100K • 148 cases
US rate: 490.7
10th of 29 in Utah
Higher than 38% of US counties
Gonorrhea
14
per 100K • 9 cases
Based on 9 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
4.7
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Iron County reported a combined STD rate of 249.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 13th of 29 Utah counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 230.5 per 100,000 (148 cases, 28% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 14.0 per 100,000 (9 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 4.7 per 100,000 (3 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 Iron County.

STD Trends in Iron County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Utah 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
230.5
per 100K in 2023
44.1 in 2000
Peak 277.2 in 2018
Gonorrhea
14.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 57.8 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 10.5 in 2020

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

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Iron County vs Utah and the US

Infection Iron County Utah US vs Utah vs US Rank in Utah
Chlamydia 230.5148 cases 322 490.7 28.4% below 53% below 10th of 29
Gonorrhea 149 cases 77.9 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 4.73 cases 9.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Utah’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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Iron County ranks 13th of 29 Utah counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 249.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Iron County, with 148 cases at a rate of 230.5 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.