STD Rates in Jefferson County, Washington

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 33,728
Combined
148.3
per 100K
36th / 39
Chlamydia
109.7
per 100K • 37 cases
US rate: 490.7
37th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 6% of US counties
Gonorrhea
29.7
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
8.9
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Jefferson County is among the lower-burden counties in Washington, reporting a combined STD rate of 148.3 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 36th of 39 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 109.7 per 100,000 (37 cases, 69% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 29.7 per 100,000 (10 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 8.9 per 100,000 (3 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 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
109.7
per 100K in 2023
121.1 in 2000
Peak 265.4 in 2014
Gonorrhea
29.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 69.7 in 2014
Syphilis (P&S)
8.9
per 100K in 2023
3.8 in 2000
Peak 8.9 in 2023

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

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Jefferson County vs Washington and the US

Infection Jefferson County Washington US vs Washington vs US Rank in Washington
Chlamydia 109.737 cases 354.4 490.7 69% below 77.6% below 37th of 39
Gonorrhea 29.710 cases 129.6 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 8.93 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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Jefferson County ranks 36th of 39 Washington counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 148.3 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Jefferson County, with 37 cases at a rate of 109.7 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.