STD Rates in La Paz County, Arizona

2023 CDC surveillance data for La Paz County, Arizona — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 16,708
Combined
430.9
per 100K
11th / 15
Chlamydia
323.2
per 100K • 54 cases
US rate: 490.7
12th of 15 in Arizona
Higher than 57% of US counties
Gonorrhea
77.8
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
29.9
per 100K • 5 cases
Based on 5 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

La Paz County recorded a combined STD rate of 430.9 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 11th of 15 counties in Arizona. Reported infections included chlamydia at 323.2 per 100,000 (54 cases, 42% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 77.8 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 29.9 per 100,000 (5 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. La Paz County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in La Paz County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Arizona 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
323.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 448.4 in 2014
Gonorrhea
77.8
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 223.5 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
29.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 54.9 in 2021

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

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La Paz County vs Arizona and the US

Infection La Paz County Arizona US vs Arizona vs US Rank in Arizona
Chlamydia 323.254 cases 552.5 490.7 41.5% below 34.1% below 12th of 15
Gonorrhea 77.813 cases 190.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 29.95 cases 24.1 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

La Paz County ranks 11th of 15 Arizona counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 430.9 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in La Paz County, with 54 cases at a rate of 323.2 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.