STD Rates in Lincoln County, Nebraska

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 33,363
Combined
248.8
per 100K
26th / 83
Chlamydia
227.8
per 100K • 76 cases
US rate: 490.7
26th of 83 in Nebraska
Higher than 37% of US counties
Gonorrhea
21
per 100K • 7 cases
Based on 7 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
0.0
No cases reported

Lincoln County reported a combined STD rate of 248.8 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 26th of 83 Nebraska counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 227.8 per 100,000 (76 cases, 51% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 21.0 per 100,000 (7 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). No syphilis cases were reported in Lincoln County in 2023. Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Lincoln County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Lincoln County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nebraska 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
227.8
per 100K in 2023
66.4 in 2000
Peak 464.2 in 2012
Gonorrhea
21.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 108.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
0.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 11.5 in 2020

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

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Lincoln County vs Nebraska and the US

Infection Lincoln County Nebraska US vs Nebraska vs US Rank in Nebraska
Chlamydia 227.876 cases 468.8 490.7 51.4% below 53.6% below 26th of 83
Gonorrhea 217 cases 115.5 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 00 cases 10.4 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Lincoln County ranks 26th of 83 Nebraska counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 248.8 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lincoln County, with 76 cases at a rate of 227.8 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.