STD Rates in Island County, Washington

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 86,275
Combined
220.2
per 100K
29th / 39
Chlamydia
178.5
per 100K • 154 cases
US rate: 490.7
31st of 39 in Washington
Higher than 23% of US counties
Gonorrhea
33.6
per 100K • 29 cases
US rate: 178.2
32nd of 39 in Washington
Higher than 28% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
8.1
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Island County recorded a combined STD rate of 220.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 29th of 39 counties in Washington. Reported infections included chlamydia at 178.5 per 100,000 (154 cases, 50% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 33.6 per 100,000 (29 cases, 74% below the state rate), syphilis at 8.1 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Island County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Island County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Washington 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
178.5
per 100K in 2023
161.3 in 2000
Peak 381.1 in 2015
Gonorrhea
33.6
per 100K in 2023
15.3 in 2000
Peak 45.6 in 2017
Syphilis (P&S)
8.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.2 in 2022

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

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Island County vs Washington and the US

Infection Island County Washington US vs Washington vs US Rank in Washington
Chlamydia 178.5154 cases 354.4 490.7 49.6% below 63.6% below 31st of 39
Gonorrhea 33.629 cases 129.6 178.2 74.1% below 81.1% below 32nd of 39
Syphilis (P&S) 8.17 cases 21.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Island County ranks 29th of 39 Washington counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 220.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Island County, with 154 cases at a rate of 178.5 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.