STD Rates in Liberty County, Texas

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 108,268
Combined
459.1
per 100K
97th / 247
Chlamydia
371.3
per 100K • 402 cases
US rate: 490.7
89th of 247 in Texas
Higher than 65% of US counties
Gonorrhea
81.3
per 100K • 88 cases
US rate: 178.2
121st of 247 in Texas
Higher than 58% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
6.5
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Liberty County reported a combined STD rate of 459.1 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 97th of 247 Texas counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 371.3 per 100,000 (402 cases, 25% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 81.3 per 100,000 (88 cases, 54% below the state rate), syphilis at 6.5 per 100,000 (7 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 Liberty County.

STD Trends in Liberty County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Texas 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
371.3
per 100K in 2023
165.8 in 2000
Peak 456.9 in 2018
Gonorrhea
81.3
per 100K in 2023
63.8 in 2000
Peak 151.0 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
6.5
per 100K in 2023
1.4 in 2000
Peak 18.4 in 2021

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

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Liberty County vs Texas and the US

Infection Liberty County Texas US vs Texas vs US Rank in Texas
Chlamydia 371.3402 cases 491.9 490.7 24.5% below 24.3% below 89th of 247
Gonorrhea 81.388 cases 176.4 178.2 53.9% below 54.4% below 121st of 247
Syphilis (P&S) 6.57 cases 15 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Liberty County ranks 97th of 247 Texas counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 459.1 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Liberty County, with 402 cases at a rate of 371.3 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.