STD Rates in Kaufman County, Texas

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

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Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 185,704
Combined
566.5
per 100K
61st / 247
Chlamydia
421.1
per 100K • 782 cases
US rate: 490.7
59th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 71% of US counties
Gonorrhea
140
per 100K • 260 cases
US rate: 178.2
41st of 247 in Texas
Higher than 74% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
5.4
per 100K • 10 cases
Based on 10 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Kaufman County has one of the higher STD burdens in Texas, with a combined rate of 566.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 61st of 247 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 421.1 per 100,000 (782 cases, 14% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 140.0 per 100,000 (260 cases, 21% below the state rate), syphilis at 5.4 per 100,000 (10 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 Kaufman County.

STD Trends in Kaufman County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Texas 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
421.1
per 100K in 2023
225.4 in 2000
Peak 421.1 in 2023
Gonorrhea
140.0
per 100K in 2023
131.4 in 2000
Peak 172.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
5.4
per 100K in 2023
6.9 in 2000
Peak 17.3 in 2006

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

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Kaufman County vs Texas and the US

Infection Kaufman County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 421.1782 cases 491.9 490.7 14.4% below 14.2% below 59th of 247
Gonorrhea 140260 cases 176.4 178.2 20.6% below 21.4% below 41st of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 5.410 cases 15 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Texas’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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Largest cities in Kaufman County, Texas

Largest first, by Census population. Each city page lists nearby clinics, free and low-cost testing, and labs.

STD testing in Forney, TX31,532 people → STD testing in Terrell, TX20,366 people → STD testing in Kaufman, TX8,538 people →

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FAQs

Kaufman County ranks 61st of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 566.5 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Kaufman County, with 782 cases at a rate of 421.1 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.
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