STD Rates in Lyon County, Nevada

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 62,592
Combined
305.2
per 100K
9th / 16
Chlamydia
273.2
per 100K • 171 cases
US rate: 490.7
9th of 16 in Nevada
Higher than 48% of US counties
Gonorrhea
25.6
per 100K • 16 cases
Based on 16 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 178.2
Syphilis P&S
6.4
per 100K • 4 cases
Based on 4 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Lyon County recorded a combined STD rate of 305.2 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 9th of 16 counties in Nevada. Reported infections included chlamydia at 273.2 per 100,000 (171 cases, 45% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 25.6 per 100,000 (16 cases, too few for a reliable comparison), syphilis at 6.4 per 100,000 (4 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Confidential STD testing is available throughout Lyon County — knowing your status is the only way to catch infections that often show no symptoms.

STD Trends in Lyon County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Nevada 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
273.2
per 100K in 2023
106.2 in 2000
Peak 428.6 in 2017
Gonorrhea
25.6
per 100K in 2023
2.9 in 2000
Peak 111.4 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
6.4
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 19.7 in 2021

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

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Lyon County vs Nevada and the US

Infection Lyon County Nevada US vs Nevada vs US Rank in Nevada
Chlamydia 273.2171 cases 493.6 490.7 44.7% below 44.3% below 9th of 16
Gonorrhea 25.616 cases 204.7 178.2 Too few cases Too few cases –
Syphilis (P&S) 6.44 cases 22.7 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Nevada’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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Lyon County ranks 9th of 16 Nevada counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 305.2 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Lyon County, with 171 cases at a rate of 273.2 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.