STD Rates in Mason County, Washington

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

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 68,398
Combined
400.6
per 100K
20th / 39
Chlamydia
315.8
per 100K • 216 cases
US rate: 490.7
19th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 56% of US counties
Gonorrhea
65.8
per 100K • 45 cases
US rate: 178.2
18th of 39 in Washington
Higher than 51% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
19
per 100K • 13 cases
Based on 13 cases — interpret with care
US rate: 15.8

Mason County recorded a combined STD rate of 400.6 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 20th of 39 counties in Washington. Reported infections included chlamydia at 315.8 per 100,000 (216 cases, 11% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 65.8 per 100,000 (45 cases, 49% below the state rate), syphilis at 19.0 per 100,000 (13 cases, too few for a reliable comparison). Routine testing is the surest way to catch STDs early, since many produce no symptoms. Mason County has confidential testing locations available.

STD Trends in Mason County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the Washington 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
315.8
per 100K in 2023
219.8 in 2000
Peak 373.3 in 2016
Gonorrhea
65.8
per 100K in 2023
16.1 in 2000
Peak 115.4 in 2021
Syphilis (P&S)
19.0
per 100K in 2023
0.0 in 2000
Peak 22.0 in 2022

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

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Mason County vs Washington and the US

Infection Mason County Washington US vs Washington vs US Rank in Washington
Chlamydia 315.8216 cases 354.4 490.7 10.9% below 35.6% below 19th of 39
Gonorrhea 65.845 cases 129.6 178.2 49.2% below 63.1% below 18th of 39
Syphilis (P&S) 1913 cases 21.3 15.8 Too few cases Too few cases –

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

Mason County ranks 20th of 39 Washington counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 400.6 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Mason County, with 216 cases at a rate of 315.8 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.