STD Rates in Jefferson County, Oregon

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 25,453
Combined
636.4
per 100K
3rd / 36
Chlamydia
573.6
per 100K • 146 cases
US rate: 490.7
2nd of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 84% of US counties
Gonorrhea
43.2
per 100K • 11 cases
Based on 11 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
19.6
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jefferson County has one of the higher STD burdens in Oregon, with a combined rate of 636.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 3rd of 36 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 573.6 per 100,000 (146 cases, 58% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 43.2 per 100,000 (11 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 19.6 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Jefferson County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Jefferson County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Oregon 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
573.6
per 100K in 2023
288.7 in 2000
Peak 711.9 in 2016
Gonorrhea
43.2
per 100K in 2023
10.5 in 2000
Peak 267.3 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
19.6
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 63.2 in 2022

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

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Jefferson County vs Oregon and the US

Infection Jefferson County Oregon US vs Oregon vs US Rank in Oregon
Chlamydia 573.6146 cases 362.5 490.7 58.2% above 16.9% above 2nd of 36
Gonorrhea 43.211 cases 117.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 19.65 cases 19.2 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Oregon’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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Jefferson County ranks 3rd of 36 Oregon counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 636.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jefferson County, with 146 cases at a rate of 573.6 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.