STD Rates in Kings County, California

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 152,679
Combined
729
per 100K
9th / 58
Chlamydia
606.5
per 100K • 926 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 58 in California
Higher than 85% of US counties
Gonorrhea
108.7
per 100K • 166 cases
US rate: 178.2
22nd of 58 in California
Higher than 67% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
13.8
per 100K • 21 cases
US rate: 15.8
27th of 58 in California
Higher than 70% of US counties

Kings County has one of the higher STD burdens in California, with a combined rate of 729.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 9th of 58 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 606.5 per 100,000 (926 cases, 23% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 108.7 per 100,000 (166 cases, 43% below the state rate), syphilis at 13.8 per 100,000 (21 cases, 15% below the state rate). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Kings County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Kings County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the California 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
606.5
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 780.7 in 2019
Gonorrhea
108.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 210.5 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
13.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 22.3 in 2020

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

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Kings County vs California and the US

Infection Kings County California US vs California vs US Rank in California
Chlamydia 606.5926 cases 491.1 490.7 23.5% above 23.6% above 4th of 58
Gonorrhea 108.7166 cases 190.2 178.2 42.8% below 39% below 22nd of 58
Syphilis (P&S) 13.821 cases 16.3 15.8 15.3% below 12.7% below 27th of 58

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

Kings County ranks 9th of 58 California counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 729.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Kings County, with 926 cases at a rate of 606.5 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.