STD Rates in Lewis County, Washington

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 86,159
Combined
406.2
per 100K
19th / 39
Chlamydia
327.3
per 100K • 282 cases
US rate: 490.7
17th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 58% of US counties
Gonorrhea
62.7
per 100K • 54 cases
US rate: 178.2
21st of 39 in Washington
Higher than 49% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
16.2
per 100K • 14 cases
Based on 14 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Lewis County reported a combined STD rate of 406.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 19th of 39 Washington counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 327.3 per 100,000 (282 cases, 8% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 62.7 per 100,000 (54 cases, 52% below the state rate), syphilis at 16.2 per 100,000 (14 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 Lewis County.

STD Trends in Lewis County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Washington 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
327.3
per 100K in 2023
93.3 in 2000
Peak 387.1 in 2020
Gonorrhea
62.7
per 100K in 2023
8.7 in 2000
Peak 74.6 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
16.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 17.6 in 2022

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

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Lewis County vs Washington and the US

Infection Lewis County Washington US vs Washington vs US Rank in Washington
Chlamydia 327.3282 cases 354.4 490.7 7.6% below 33.3% below 17th of 39
Gonorrhea 62.754 cases 129.6 178.2 51.6% below 64.8% below 21st of 39
Syphilis (P&S) 16.214 cases 21.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Lewis County ranks 19th of 39 Washington counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 406.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lewis County, with 282 cases at a rate of 327.3 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.