STD Rates in Kauai County, Hawaii

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 73,852
Combined
297.9
per 100K
4th / 4
Chlamydia
250.5
per 100K • 185 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 4 in Hawaii
Higher than 42% of US counties
Gonorrhea
43.3
per 100K • 32 cases
US rate: 178.2
4th of 4 in Hawaii
Higher than 35% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.1
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Kauai County is among the lower-burden counties in Hawaii, reporting a combined STD rate of 297.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 4th of 4 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 250.5 per 100,000 (185 cases, 42% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 43.3 per 100,000 (32 cases, 66% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.1 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 Kauai County.

STD Trends in Kauai County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Hawaii 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
250.5
per 100K in 2023
75.2 in 2000
Peak 336.1 in 2019
Gonorrhea
43.3
per 100K in 2023
6.8 in 2000
Peak 106.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
4.1
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 18.2 in 2016

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

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Kauai County vs Hawaii and the US

Infection Kauai County Hawaii US vs Hawaii vs US Rank in Hawaii
Chlamydia 250.5185 cases 435.6 490.7 42.5% below 49% below 4th of 4
Gonorrhea 43.332 cases 126.7 178.2 65.8% below 75.7% below 4th of 4
Syphilis (P&S) 4.13 cases 12.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

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

Kauai County ranks 4th of 4 Hawaii counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 297.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Kauai County, with 185 cases at a rate of 250.5 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.