STD Rates in Lincoln County, New Mexico

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 20,029
Combined
194.7
per 100K
29th / 32
Chlamydia
139.8
per 100K • 28 cases
US rate: 490.7
30th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 12% of US counties
Gonorrhea
39.9
per 100K • 8 cases
Based on 8 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
15
per 100K • 3 cases
Based on 3 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Lincoln County is among the lower-burden counties in New Mexico, reporting a combined STD rate of 194.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — 29th of 32 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 139.8 per 100,000 (28 cases, 73% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 39.9 per 100,000 (8 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 15.0 per 100,000 (3 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). 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 New Mexico 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
139.8
per 100K in 2023
215.7 in 2000
Peak 327.0 in 2019
Gonorrhea
39.9
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 107.7 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
15.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 20.4 in 2019

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

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Lincoln County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Lincoln County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 139.828 cases 523.6 490.7 73.3% below 71.5% below 30th of 32
Gonorrhea 39.98 cases 169 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases
Syphilis (P&S) 153 cases 36.6 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among New Mexico’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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Lincoln County ranks 29th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 194.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lincoln County, with 28 cases at a rate of 139.8 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.