STD Rates in Marion County, Oregon

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 346,732
Combined
577.7
per 100K
4th / 36
Chlamydia
472.7
per 100K • 1,639 cases
US rate: 490.7
4th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 76% of US counties
Gonorrhea
79.3
per 100K • 275 cases
US rate: 178.2
8th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 57% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
25.7
per 100K • 89 cases
US rate: 15.8
5th of 36 in Oregon
Higher than 86% of US counties

Marion County has one of the higher STD burdens in Oregon, with a combined rate of 577.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — ranking 4th of 36 counties. Reported infections included chlamydia at 472.7 per 100,000 (1,639 cases, 30% above the state rate), gonorrhea at 79.3 per 100,000 (275 cases, 32% below the state rate), syphilis at 25.7 per 100,000 (89 cases, 34% above the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Marion County.

STD Trends in Marion County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Oregon 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
472.7
per 100K in 2023
280.8 in 2000
Peak 548.3 in 2018
Gonorrhea
79.3
per 100K in 2023
22.8 in 2000
Peak 165.6 in 2020
Syphilis (P&S)
25.7
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 46.1 in 2022

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

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Marion County vs Oregon and the US

Infection Marion County Oregon US vs Oregon vs US Rank in Oregon
Chlamydia 472.71,639 cases 362.5 490.7 30.4% above 3.7% below 4th of 36
Gonorrhea 79.3275 cases 117.2 178.2 32.3% below 55.5% below 8th of 36
Syphilis (P&S) 25.789 cases 19.2 15.8 33.9% above 62.7% above 5th of 36

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among Oregon’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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Marion County ranks 4th of 36 Oregon counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 577.7 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Marion County, with 1,639 cases at a rate of 472.7 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.