STD Rates in Lander County, Nevada

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 5,769
Combined
364
per 100K
8th / 16
Chlamydia
346.7
per 100K • 20 cases
US rate: 490.7
3rd of 16 in Nevada
Higher than 61% of US counties
Gonorrhea
17.3
per 100K • 1 cases
Based on 1 case — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Lander County reported a combined STD rate of 364.0 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 8th of 16 Nevada counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 346.7 per 100,000 (20 cases, 30% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 17.3 per 100,000 (1 case, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Lander County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Lander County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Lander County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nevada 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
346.7
per 100K in 2023
52.9 in 2000
Peak 542.3 in 2019
Gonorrhea
17.3
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 162.2 in 2018
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 17.3 in 2010

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

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Lander County vs Nevada and the US

Infection Lander County Nevada US vs Nevada vs US Rank in Nevada
Chlamydia 346.720 cases 493.6 490.7 29.8% below 29.3% below 3rd of 16
Gonorrhea 17.31 case 204.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 22.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Lander County ranks 8th of 16 Nevada counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 364.0 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lander County, with 20 cases at a rate of 346.7 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.