STD Rates in Luna County, New Mexico

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 25,316
Combined
620.2
per 100K
10th / 32
Chlamydia
458.2
per 100K • 116 cases
US rate: 490.7
11th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 75% of US counties
Gonorrhea
94.8
per 100K • 24 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 32 in New Mexico
Higher than 63% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
67.2
per 100K • 17 cases
Based on 17 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Luna County reported a combined STD rate of 620.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, placing it 10th of 32 New Mexico counties — in the upper half of the state. Reported infections included chlamydia at 458.2 per 100,000 (116 cases, 12% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 94.8 per 100,000 (24 cases, 44% below the state rate), syphilis at 67.2 per 100,000 (17 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 Luna County.

STD Trends in Luna 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
458.2
per 100K in 2023
212.3 in 2000
Peak 784.7 in 2011
Gonorrhea
94.8
per 100K in 2023
56.1 in 2000
Peak 238.9 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
67.2
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 67.2 in 2023

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

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Luna County vs New Mexico and the US

Infection Luna County New Mexico US vs New Mexico vs US Rank in New Mexico
Chlamydia 458.2116 cases 523.6 490.7 12.5% below 6.6% below 11th of 32
Gonorrhea 94.824 cases 169 178.2 43.9% below 46.8% below 18th of 32
Syphilis (P&S) 67.217 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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FAQs

Luna County ranks 10th of 32 New Mexico counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 620.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Luna County, with 116 cases at a rate of 458.2 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.