STD Rates in Lassen County, California

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 28,853
Combined
145.6
per 100K
55th / 58
Chlamydia
131.7
per 100K • 38 cases
US rate: 490.7
55th of 58 in California
Higher than 11% of US counties
Gonorrhea
13.9
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Lassen County is among the lower-burden counties in California, reporting a combined STD rate of 145.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 55th of 58 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 131.7 per 100,000 (38 cases, 73% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 13.9 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Lassen County in 2023. Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Lassen County.

STD Trends in Lassen 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
131.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 372.3 in 2018
Gonorrhea
13.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 64.2 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 9.0 in 2021

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

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Lassen County vs California and the US

Infection Lassen County California US vs California vs US Rank in California
Chlamydia 131.738 cases 491.1 490.7 73.2% below 73.2% below 55th of 58
Gonorrhea 13.94 cases 190.2 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 16.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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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Lassen County ranks 55th of 58 California counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 145.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lassen County, with 38 cases at a rate of 131.7 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.